La Touge by Chateau Maris

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black fruit, violet, warm spice, garrigue

Palate: dark berry, silky tannin, wild herbs, savoury

Syrah-led Minervois-La Liviniere from a winding-road parcel below La Liviniere; expressive black-fruit aromas and silky tannins from concrete-egg ageing.

What it pairs with

Roast lamb with rosemary
Syrah-led structure and the wine's garrigue match herb-roasted lamb.
Beef tenderloin with peppercorn
Syrah's spice meets the peppered crust.
Mushroom risotto
Earthy mushrooms match Syrah's garrigue and silky structure.

History

La Touge (the winding road that leads to the Syrah plots below La Liviniere) is the entry-level Minervois-La Liviniere of Chateau Maris. The estate is Biodyvin biodynamic-certified, holds B Corp certification, and Wine Spectator named it one of five environmentally-friendly wineries highlighted in its sustainability coverage.

1997: Chateau Maris founded by Robert Eden
2006: First vintage of La Touge

Facts

Producer: Chateau Maris · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (60%), Grenache (35%), Carignan (5%)
Classification: AOC Minervois-La Liviniere
Oak: 16 months in concrete tanks and concrete eggs, no oak
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2006
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Touge

What does Chateau Maris La Touge taste like?

Black fruit, violet, warm spice and garrigue on the nose; dark berry, silky tannin, wild herbs and savoury notes on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins, medium acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Chateau Maris La Touge?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

What grapes are in La Touge?

Sixty percent Syrah, 35 percent Grenache and 5 percent Carignan. Vinified in concrete tanks and aged 16 months in concrete tanks and concrete eggs - no oak.

What food pairs with Chateau Maris La Touge?

Roast lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing; Syrah-led structure and the wine's garrigue match herb-roasted lamb. Beef tenderloin with peppercorn and mushroom risotto are equally strong matches.

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