From tank the basic Barral 2006 Faugeres - overwhelmingly Grenache and Carignan never de-stemmed and raised in tank - offers an essence of chocolate-covered cherries dusted with grated nutmeg and tonka bean. This displays the deep low-toned richness and plush texture common to all of Barral's wines no doubt influenced in part by his exceedingly sparing use of sulfur. Exceptionally sweet fruit with vanilla baking spices and cocoa powder lend a finishing cast so rich and exotic that one is tempted to ask what sort of toasting Barral orders for his cement. Expect this to perform stunningly for at least a half dozen years.