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2005 Domaine Léon Barral Faugères - France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Faugères (4/3/2009)
Odd wine that is hard to put a finger on. Upon pouring there is a strong sweet flower aroma but that seems to fade leaving some Provencal herbs, roasted fruits and meat as well as some rocky minerals. Palate is a wee bit tart with a lean feel, strong acidity but a touch of lingering heat on the back of the palate and late acting tannin. Some aged roasted meat flavor with notes of fig and cherry. While I like interesting complex rustic wines I’m not sure the pieces add up to a worth while whole here. Definitely for the palate who appreciates old school rustic animal wines. I could see this getting better with age if the complexities integrate into a polished easy whole.
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I bought this one recommendation from board member Josh Beck. Found the last bottle on the WineX shelf after he cleaned them out. Definitely not for the Laube-ites out there.