The Château Félines of Minervois La Livinière of Languedoc-Roussillon

Château Félines
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 33 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Minervois La Livinière in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Château Félines is one of the world's great estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Minervois La Livinière to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Felines Castle, nestled in the wine region of Minervois La Livinière in France, is an exceptional vineyard, known for its rich history, picturesque landscape, and high-quality wines. Set in the Occitan region, this lavish winery spreads over a large plot of land, adorned with carefully maintained vines, which annually produce an abundance of premium quality grapes. The estate features a magnificent example of traditional French architecture, with a imposing castle dating back several centuries at the center. The majestically restored building boasts an ancient stone facade, topped with clay tiles that are typical of the region. The castle offers breathtaking panoramic views of the vast vineyards that extend as far as the eye can see, only interrupted by the distant sight of the mountains of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park. Felines Castle is recognized for the production of exceptional wines, notably the deep red Minervois La Livinière, a complex blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan. The winemaking procedures followed at the estate emphasize preserving the natural flavors of the grapes, which results in wines with excellent aromatic intensity and a well-balanced tannic structure. The estate also distinguishes itself by its commitment to sustainable viticulture. Environmentally friendly techniques are used to cultivate the vines, including soil ploughing, limiting yields to ensure grape quality, and minimum use of chemicals to preserve the integrity of the terroir and surrounding ecosystem. A visit to Felines Castle offers wine lovers the opportunity to intimately discover the wine production process.

Top Château Félines wines

Looking for the best Château Félines wines in Minervois La Livinière among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Félines 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 Château Félines wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Château Félines

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château Félines

How Château Félines wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, poultry or pasta such as recipes of magic cake cheese quiche, keftas tajine with eggs or spaghetti bolognese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château Félines

In the mouth the white wine of Château Félines. is a .

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château Félines.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Marsanne

Discovering the wine region of Minervois La Livinière

Languedoc cru (>400 m, tertiary limestone terroir dominating Cesse gorges): Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre blend (>=60%, incl. 40% Syrah-Mourvèdre) as flagship red, with Carignan, Cinsault and autochthons — intense aromas of black fruits, spices and garrigue, liquorice and cocoa notes from ageing, fine concentration, silky tannins and long finish. Cool Languedoc climate, schists, sandstone, quartz and limestone.

The top red wines of Château Félines

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Félines

How Château Félines wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pot-au-feu, soft and inexpensive pasta gratin or sauté of veal with corsican style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Félines

In the mouth the red wine of Château Félines. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Félines

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.14/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Félines.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.

The top pink wines of Château Félines

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château Félines

How Château Félines wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of chicken and mushroom risotto, quiche without eggs or lightweight microwave chips.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château Félines

In the mouth the pink wine of Château Félines. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château Félines

  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château Félines.

  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Pulp

Fleshy and juicy part of the grape berry, it contains sugars, organic acids and various nitrogenous and mineral compounds.

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Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.

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