Domaine Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc Vin de Pays du Gard 2025 vs Valley of the Sun Lebanese Red 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £11.99 | £11.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Mas Barrau | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah |
| Country | — | Lebanon |
| Sweetness | — | Medium |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Domaine Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc Vin de Pays du Gard 2025
Domaine Mas Barrau is a family estate near Nîmes on the high plateau of the Costieres de Nîmes, where Samantha and Eric have dedicated themselves to producing a Cabernet Franc that sets new standards for the variety in southern France. Cabernet Franc is much underrated and rarely cultivated outside its traditional heartlands of Bordeaux and the Loire — but in the Gard, on old river-bed soils of free-draining stone and gravel, it finds a compelling new home. Why You'll Love It This is Cabernet Franc from an unexpected address — and it is all the more exciting for it. Where the Loire gives you elegance and the Bordelais gives you structure, Mas Barrau gives you something wilder and more generous: sweet-scented ripe fruit twinned with an edgy woodland perfume, and a palate that is scrumptiously juicy and fleshy yet counterbalanced by the savoury, crunchy, rooty character that makes Cabernet Franc so distinctive. Incredibly long, very rich, and seriously good value. Vineyard & Production The Gard lies at the southern end of the Rhône valley, where the red wines carry the supple textures and peppery influences of the Rhône alongside the character of Cabernet varieties. Mas Barrau’s Cabernet Franc grapes come from a single family estate parcel near Nîmes, planted on the high plateau of the Costieres de Nîmes — old river beds of stony, free-draining soil that encourage deep root growth and produce wines of real concentration and character. The flat land and large vineyard blocks facilitate efficient, sustainable farming and exceptional value-for-money pricing. Tasting Notes A wine of real character: wild ripeness of sweet-scented fruit on the nose, twinned with an edgy woodland perfume. The palate is incredibly long and very rich — scrumptiously juicy and fleshy, yet beautifully counterbalanced by the savoury, crunchy, rooty character that is the hallmark of great Cabernet Franc. A genuinely distinctive and memorable glass. Perfect Pairings A superb match for juicy lamb sh
Valley of the Sun Lebanese Red 2022
Valley of the Sun is a warm, generous and intensely fruity red wine from the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon , crafted by Faouzi Issa at Domaine des Tourelles, one of the country's most historic and respected estates. Founded in 1868 by French adventurer François-Eugène Brun, Domaine des Tourelles is a pioneer of Lebanese fine wine, and this approachable, sustainably produced blend is a brilliant introduction to what the region does so well. Why You'll Love It Lebanese wine is one of the world's great undiscovered pleasures, and Valley of the Sun is the perfect place to start. Warm, generous and full of character, it blends the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the spice of Syrah and the soft, juicy charm of Cinsault to create a wine that is as versatile at the table as it is enjoyable on its own. Exceptional value for the quality on offer. Vineyard and Production Hand-harvested grapes are fermented on skins for 8 to 12 days in the concrete tanks that are a hallmark of the Domaine des Tourelles winery. Ageing in these tanks over winter allows for natural softening and integration of tannins, producing a wine of real roundness and approachability without sacrificing depth or character. Tasting Notes Juicy and satisfying on the nose, with generous berry fruit aromas. The palate has richness and rounded tannins, with plenty of dark fruit, spice and herbal notes. Medium-bodied and versatile, with a smooth, lingering finish that works beautifully with a wide variety of foods. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for grilled meats. Excellent with lamb or beef skewers, lamb chops, kafta and smoky barbecued dishes. Also great alongside slow-braised lamb, hearty stews or a mezze spread. Grape Varieties Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault
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