In the glass
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
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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
- 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.