2008 Domaine Leon Barral, red Faugeres, 90 Points, WA. "The basic Barral 2008 Faugeres - Grenache, Carignan, and Cinsault, raised in tank and never de-stemmed - delivers ripe but tart cherry backed up by rhubarb and suffused with crushed stone, salt, and fresh ginger for a mouthwatering, mouth-tingling, and invigorating performance, albeit with faint finishing warmth." -Wine Advocate Didier Barral is one of the champions of the Biodynamic movement in France and, like Lalfert, is highly revered among his peers for his uncompromising respect for the environment. While admittedly modern and forward in style, the 2008 will be at its best in 4-6 years when the inky fruit softens and all of the earthy undertones have a chance to fully emerge. Composed of 50% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 20% Cinsault from vines up to 70 years old, this is one dense and powerful effort.