The Chateau de Ciffre of Faugères of Languedoc-Roussillon

Chateau de Ciffre
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Lorgeril.
It is ranked in the top 17 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Faugères in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Chateau de Ciffre is one of the world's great estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Faugères to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the magnificent region of Faugères, in the south of France, the vineyard of Château de Ciffre is a haven of peace and refinement hidden in the heart of the Languedoc vineyards. Benefiting from a privileged location between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains of the Haut-Languedoc regional nature park, the estate enjoys a climate and a terroir conducive to the production of exceptional wines. Château de Ciffre is an estate of great prestige, whose origins date back to the 16th century. It has become a key reference in the Languedoc wines, extending over a total area of 62 hectares, where the vine is cultivated with the utmost care and respect for the environment. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan grape varieties are harmoniously distributed over the estate's plots, shaping breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. One of the distinctives of Château de Ciffre partly lies in the diversity of soils that make up the estate. From shale, sandstone to basalt, each plot offers its own specificity reflected in the aromatic palette of the wines from Château de Ciffre. The vineyards benefit from optimal sunshine and a specific soil that promotes the development of intense and complex aromas. A passionate and devoted team works day after day on crafting the wines of Château de Ciffre. The estate produces red, white and rosé wines, distinguished by their freshness, finesse and lengthy taste. Elegant and refined wines that showcase the excellence of French savoir-faire.

Top Chateau de Ciffre wines

Looking for the best Chateau de Ciffre wines in Faugères among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Chateau de Ciffre wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Chateau de Ciffre wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Chateau de Ciffre

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Chateau de Ciffre

How Chateau de Ciffre wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of beef with onions chinese style, braised veal heart with carrots or lasagna bolognese.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Chateau de Ciffre

On the nose the red wine of Chateau de Ciffre. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of leather, pepper or chocolate. In the mouth the red wine of Chateau de Ciffre. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Chateau de Ciffre

  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Chateau de Ciffre.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Faugères

Faugeres is an appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Although it also covers white and rosé wines, the appellation is best known for its Rich, ripe red wines made from the classic Rhone varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, as well as the more MediterraneanCinsaut and Lladoner Pelut. The appellation covers the southern slopes of a series of hills only a few kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The town of Faugeres forms the centre of the area, which extends 10 km from east to west.

The town of Carcassonne is a Short distance to the southwest. This position is very important for the Terroir of Faugeres, as the hills protect against the cold influences of the northern Massif Central and orient the vines towards the prevailing sun. This gives Faugeres a Warm, classically Mediterranean Climate, where even the later grape varieties like Mourvèdre can reach Full maturity. As is often the case, the best sites are on the steeper slopes at the top of the hill, while the vineyards on the plains stretching out towards the sea produce mostly lower quality wines that are often sold under the regional PGI title.

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Planning a wine route in the of Faugères? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Chateau de Ciffre.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

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