Presentation
Perched in the hills of Faugères, in Languedoc, Château Haut Lignières benefits from an exceptional schist-based terroir that imparts remarkable minerality and depth to its wines. This family-run estate blends tradition and innovation to produce wines with strong identity—authentic reflections of their environment. Grapes are harvested manually to preserve berry integrity and ensure only the finest fruit is selected. Vinification is tailored to each parcel to extract the fullest expression. The estate’s red wines, made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, stand out for their aromatic power and elegant structure, while the whites and rosés offer radiant freshness and notes of white-fleshed fruit. A benchmark producer in Faugères for expressive, characterful wines.
Terroir
Crushed schist with very little topsoil.
In the vineyard
Sustainable viticulture with soil management and a yield of 35 hl/ha. Manual harvesting ensures precision and quality.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
Grapes are destemmed but not crushed. Extraction is done through fractional pump-overs in small temperature-controlled tanks. Maceration lasts from 14 to 21 days depending on the vintage.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in tanks with regular racking.
Varietals
Syrah : 30%
Grenache : 30%
Cinsault : 20%
Carignan : 10%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Production volume : 50 000
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
With a beautiful red color and aromas of blackcurrant and sandalwood, this wine opens onto a supple, fluid, and generous palate with barely-there tannins. It delivers ripe, crunchy fruit with no restraint, a modern, honest, and refreshingly vibrant wine.
Food pairings
Best enjoyed young, simply alongside grilled dishes. Its freshness and fruit-forward character make it a perfect match for flame-seared meats, skewers, or grilled vegetables, ideal for relaxed, summery meals with friends.