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Signature grapes
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Producers listed
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Bottles to find
Minervois La Liviniere is an appellation of Languedoc, France.
Growers build the wines around Carignan, filling out the blend with Cinsaut, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
Vines root into limestone.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as hills.
The region is known for red wine.
Quality is codified by the AOC Minervois La Liviniere, which is worth reading off the label.
Producers worth knowing include Cazes Domaine de l’Ostal, Chateau Maris and Gerard Bertrand.
Pour them alongside beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food and blue cheeses.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- AOC Minervois La Liviniere
Producers worth knowing.
01
Cazes Domaine de l'Ostal
02
Chateau Maris
03
Gerard Bertrand
Bottles to look for.
- Aubert et Mathieu Minervois La Liviniere, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Cazes Domaine de l'Ostal Minervois La Liviniere Grand Vin, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Maris 'Les Planels' Minervois La Liviniere, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Maris Minervois La Liviniere 'La Touge', Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Maris Minervois La Liviniere Les Amandiers, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Maris Minervois La Liviniere Les Anciens - Continuite de Nature, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Maris Minervois La Liviniere Natural Selection Biodynamic Syrah - Grenache, France
- Chateau Mignan Minervois La Liviniere Les Trois Clochers, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
- Blue Cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Minervois La Liviniere: common questions
01.What grapes is Minervois La Liviniere known for?+
Carignan is the signature grape of Minervois La Liviniere. Cinsaut, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Minervois La Liviniere make?+
Minervois La Liviniere produces red wine.
03.Where is Minervois La Liviniere?+
Minervois La Liviniere is an appellation in France.
04.What food goes with Minervois La Liviniere wine?+
Try beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food and blue cheeses.
05.How long does Minervois La Liviniere wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc guide.