Minervois La Livinière
A.O.C. Red since
1997
History
| The name of
the village itself is the major identification for
this young appellation. The Romans named this area
Cela Vinaria as it was particularly well adapted
for the culture of the vine. Classified as AOC
Minervois in 1985, the vine growers have always
been conscious that their terroir, (the soil,
climate and local conditions of production) were
quite exceptional. They have worked hard, united
under the symbol of the La Livinière village
bell-tower to develop wines of distinction which
express the specific nature of this particular
Minervois terroir.
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Appellation
production areaIn the heart of the Minervois, in a natural area known as the Petit Causse on the lower slopes of the foothills of the Montagne Noire, it covers six villages : Azillanet, Azille, Cesseras, Felines Minervois, La Livinière and Siran.
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Geology
The
specific terroirs and landscapes of La Livinière area can
be considered as a miniature form of the larger Minervois
area where all the extreme factors are moderated. Area of
dry scrubland (" Causse "), the dominant rock and soils are
compact limestone and marl.
Climate
Situated
between the Serre d'Oupia and the hills of Laure-Minervois,
the La Livinière appellation is a very dry sector where
rainfall represents between 400 and 500 mm p.a. with
significant hydrous deficit during the summer months. The
particularly high daytime heat in this zone is attenuated
by low night time temperatures induced by fresh air flowing
down from the surrounding peaks.
Grape
Varieties
Syrah,
Mourvèdre and Grenache must account for at least 60%
of the vineyard surface used for the appellation, with
a possible complement of Carignan, Cinsault, Terret,
Piquepoul and Aspiran.
Vinification
Resulting
from long traditional fermentations, often with unbroken
grapes, to be entitled to the appellation these wines must
be aged at the property in tanks or barrels until the 1st
of November of the year following that of the harvest, that
is to say a period of more than 15 months.
A family estate, Domaine Piccinini was born in 1991, when Jean-Christophe settled in after getting professional qualifications at Montpellier University.
His father, Maurice Piccinini, for over 35 years had contributed in winning the Minervois wines and particularly those from La Livinière their outstanding reputation.
The vineyards are located in the North-East of Minervois, under Mediterranean influence, on the "Petit Causse", the foothills of the "Montagne Noire", and enjoy exceptionnal sunshine.
http://www.evolutionbuilder.com/domaine_piccinini/
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For a number of years, Jean-Michel Cazes, owner of Chateau Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, has been producing wines in the Languedoc.He was seduced by the beauty and potential of La Liviniere to start making his wines.
In 2002, he acquired 2 neighbouring properties which gave him a Domain of 150 ha of which 50 ha are vines and 25 ha are Olive trees.
http://www.lostalcazes.com/pageseditos,21,top_A27151DC,ostal,cazes,minervois,liviniere.html
The winery of Château Sainte Eulalie, established in the last century,
is the traditional Languedoc "campagne", (term used for an estate
including the master’s house, employees’ lodgings, the cellars, and surrounding vineyards).
In February 1996, Isabelle & Laurent COUSTAL, launched into the captivating adventure of redeveloping the Chateau Sainte Eulalie and its wonderful estate.
http://www.chateausainteeulalie.com/laliviniere.html
Domaine Saint Germain
This vineyard belongs to Mr Pouthie, whose son, Roger Pourthie is the President of the Cave in La Liviniere. The Domain St Germain is found on slopes surrounded by Pine trees, where parcels of vines alternate with these trees. I owes its name to a very pretty Roman Chapel of the 12th C which was restored, and where, in the month of May each year, on the day of St Germain, a pilgrimage and a party is organized to honour the Patron Saint of this Chapel.
http://www.lesvigneronsdelanrous.com/cave_laliviniere/laliviniere.html
Borie de Maurel is one of the leading domaines in Minervois, and in particular the new Minervois cru La Liviniere. Its proprietor, Michel Escande, has taken on the presidency of the sub-appellation, located in the northwest of Minervois, and he leads a group of over twenty winemakers committed to producing wines of quality. It is no surprise that Escande has taken on such a leading role in the development of the Minervois; it is reported he started making wine at the age of twelve! His own property comprises 11 ha inherited from his father, together with a further 17 ha Escande has since purchased.One of the most important properties in the Languedoc.Web-site : http://english.boriedemaurel.fr/credo1mGB.htm
Le Clos Centeilles
Above all, Centeilles is a viticultural heritage whose hazards of family inheritances, joining cooperatives, etc. never succeeded in obliterating its genius. Therefore, since the 1990 wine-harvest, Patricia and Daniel Domergue struck, like anybody else, by the obvious predestination of this place to give birth to great wines, decided to link its past to its future in an exciting present : the rescuing of a great forgotten terroir. One thing is sure though, enjoying the peace of Centeilles without even talking about wine, is already very valuable in itself. Web-site http://pagesperso-orange.fr/stephane.boyer34/english/welcome.htm
CAVE COOPERATIVE LES TROIS BLASONS 34210 AZILLANET Phone : 04 68 91 22 61
CHATEAU DE CESSERAS 34210 CESSERAS Phone : 04 68 91 15 70
DOMAINE CHABBERT - FAUZAN 34210 CESSERAS Phone : 04 68 91 23 64
CELLIER DES PRODUCTEURS 34210 FELINES-MINERVOIS Phone : 04 68 91 41 66
VALLIERE ANNICK 34210 FELINES-MINERVOIS Phone : 04 68 91 53 27
ABBAYE DE THOLOMIES 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 78 10 21
CELLIER "CELLA VINARIA" 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 91 42 67
CHÂTEAU DE GOURGAZAUD 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 78 10 02
CHATEAU LAVILLE BERTROU 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 91 49 20
CHATEAU MARIS 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 91 42 63
CHATEAU SAINTE EULALIE 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 91 42 72
DOMAINE CATHARE 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 91 42 63
DOMAINE DE CALAMIAC - ANGER 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 91 42 68
DOMAINE DES MURETTES 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 91 62 84
DOMAINE LA COMBE BLANCHE 34210 LA LIVINIERE Phone : 04 68 91 44 82
CAVE COOPEPATIVE LA SIRANAISE 34210 SIRAN Phone : 04 68 91 42 17
CHATEAU LA MARTELLE GODFROY 34210 SIRAN Phone : 04 68 91 40 84
DOMAINE CANTAUSSEL 34210 SIRAN Phone : 04 68 91 44 82
DOMAINE DES AIRES HAUTES 34210 SIRAN Phone : 04 68 91 54 40
DOMAINE FONTBERTIERE 34210 SIRAN Phone : 04 68 32 13 94
CHATEAU MASSAMIER LA MIGNARDE 11700 PEPIEUX Phone : 04 68 91 40 74
CLOS DES ROQUES - Christian Gastou - Chemin du Tribi - 34210 Cesseras - Phone : 04 68 91 28 70 - Fax : 04 68 91 16 72
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