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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, warm spice, garrigue, violet
Palate: black plum, wild herbs, fine tannin, savoury
The 'feminine' Minervois-La Liviniere of Borie de Maurel; elegant Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre with finesse and structured fruit.
What it pairs with
- Magret de canard The wine's spice and fine tannin pair with seared duck breast.More wines for duck breast →
- Beef bourguignon Warm spice and dark plum match slow-braised beef.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Aged Comte cheese Hard-cheese nuttiness contrasts the wine's elegance.More wines for aged hard cheese →
History
La Feline is the elegant Minervois-La Liviniere of Borie de Maurel - the 'feminine' counterpart to the bolder Cuvee Sylla. Cru La Liviniere classification.
- 1995First vintage of La Feline
- 1999Minervois-La Liviniere granted cru status
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Borie de Maurel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
- Classification
- AOC Minervois-La Liviniere
- Oak
- 12-14 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 16-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about La Feline
What does Borie de Maurel La Feline taste like?
Dark cherry, warm spice, garrigue and violet on the nose; black plum, wild herbs, fine tannin and savoury notes on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.
When should I drink Borie de Maurel La Feline?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 5-8 years.
What grapes are in La Feline?
Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. The 'feminine' Minervois-La Liviniere counterpart to the bolder Cuvee Sylla.
What food pairs with Borie de Maurel La Feline?
Magret de canard is the canonical pairing; the wine's spice and fine tannin pair with seared duck breast. Beef bourguignon and aged Comte are equally strong matches.
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