Wines from La Liviniere Languedoc

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Minervois La Livinière

A.O.C. Red since 1997

History of La Liviniere

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.

Appellation production area of La Liviniere

In 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.

Geology of La Liviniere
 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 of La Liviniere
 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 of La Liviniere
 Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache must account for at least 60% of the vineyard surface used for the appellation in La Liviniere, with a possible complement of Carignan, Cinsault, Terret, Piquepoul and Aspiran.  

Vinification of La Liviniere
 Resulting from long traditional fermentations, often with unbroken grapes, to be entitled to the appellation of La Liviniere, 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. 

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Domaine Piccinini

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/

L'Ostal Cazes

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

Chateau Sainte Eulalie

The winery, in the heart of La Liviniere, 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 in La Liviniere.
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 of La Liviniere surrounded by Pine trees, where parcels of vines alternate with these trees. It 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
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

Red La Liviniere

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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