Château La Liquière is a family winery that has been passed on several generations, and is nestled in the natural park of the Haut Languedoc. The vineyard, planted in Mediterranean grapes, is located in the highest part of the appellation Faugères, which is singular by its composition : only schist! Micro-management of the vineyard is done, as well as in the cellar : each block/group of parcels is fermented separately. Certified organic.
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Presentation
The name: The cistus or rock rose (‘Cistus’ in Latin) is one of our environment’s iconic plants. It can be pink or white and defines the landscape in May.
Terroir
Schist
Winemaking
The fruit is picked by hand and undergoes single vineyard fermentation. 6
Ageing
60% of the blend is matured in 500-litre barrels, and the rest in tanks.
Varietals
Syrah
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This complex, velvety wine with black fruit, chocolate and thyme overtones is grown in selected vineyard sites. Cistus is a profound, powerful wine yet stays fresh and tense.
Food pairings
Cistus shows at its best with duck, red meats and full-flavoured cheeses.
