La Feline by Domaine Borie de Maurel

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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.
Beef bourguignon
Warm spice and dark plum match slow-braised beef.
Aged Comte cheese
Hard-cheese nuttiness contrasts the wine's elegance.

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.

1995: First vintage of La Feline
1999: Minervois-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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