Domaine Leon Barral, Jadis, Faugeres, Languedoc-Rousillon, 2009

Tasting: Languedoc

Quite a firm nose. A bit green on palate, but quite a firm mineral note underneath. Quite tannic, solid and chunky.

Tasting: Languedoc

Very deep, dense black-red. Pure belt leather on the nose. Dense, super-tannic and powerfully extracted on the palate, but a slightly brutal and violent wine. Ambitious but a little more winemaking finesse needed.

Tasting: Languedoc

An appealing stage on the nose: primary black fruit, just beginning to develop secondary hints. Supple mouthful of black cherries, a hint of pepper and menthol. Plenty of backing tannins too. Satisfying.