Leon Barral, Faugeres, 2015 BDXCOUNT0125 Smith brings out the region's

Smith brings out the region's signature intensity without losing the wine’s drinkability

Le Blanc de Blancs A/18 marks the first vintage of Ayala's signature cuvée formula: 100% Chardonnay from six complementary Grands and Premiers Crus across the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims

olive tapenade—but with California clarity and just a touch of sunshine in the fruit

The 2023 is marked by the vintage's generosity in both quantity and quality—flavors of ripe red and black berries with excellent ripeness

The Heintz Vineyard

Leon Barral, Faugeres, 2015 BDXCOUNT0125 Smith brings out the region'sDidier Barral, the 13th generation winemaker in Lenthric, has pioneered biodynamic viticulture across 30 hectares of old vinessome 90 years old. His 2015 Faugres, dominated by Carignan with Grenache and Cinsault, reflects low yields and ancient earth. The wine balances immediate approachability with impressive aging potential, delivering characteristic southern Languedoc warmth tempered by mineral complexity from schist soils.