{"title":"AOP Minervois La Livinière Wines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe AOP Minervois La Livinière wines of Château Mignan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Livinière is the \u003cstrong\u003eonly official red cru in the Languedoc\u003c\/strong\u003e. Recognised as the region's first village appellation by \u003cstrong\u003edecree of 16 February 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e, it became \u003cstrong\u003eAOP La Livinière by decree of 2 September 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cru spans six communes, on \u003cstrong\u003ehigh clay-limestone terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e backing onto the Montagne Noire. Its rulebook is stricter than that of Minervois: lower yields, controlled grape varieties and a compulsory ageing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the heart of the estate. On this terroir, Château Mignan makes its single-plot cuvées under \u003cstrong\u003ecertified organic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eLes Trois Clochers\u003c\/strong\u003e, named after the three village bell towers you can see from the cellar, and \u003cstrong\u003eL'Œil du Temps\u003c\/strong\u003e, which takes selection and ageing further. Both blend Syrah, Grenache and old-vine Carignan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the estate's most decorated wines: \u003cstrong\u003eL'Œil du Temps 2016 won a Gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2020, scoring 95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Les Trois Clochers 2023 is a \u003cstrong\u003eCoup de Cœur in the Guide Hachette 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/distinctions\"\u003eSee the full list of awards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCellaring and serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese reds keep happily for eight to ten years in good cellar conditions. Young vintages benefit from half an hour in a decanter. Serve at around \u003cstrong\u003e16-17 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roast or grilled meat, game, or strong cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs La Livinière the same as Minervois?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeographically yes, but it is a distinct cru, with its own AOP and a more demanding rulebook. A wine is labelled either Minervois or Minervois La Livinière — never both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy \"the only red cru in the Languedoc\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Livinière was the first village appellation recognised for Languedoc reds, in 1999, and it remains the only one reserved exclusively for red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will they keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Trois Clochers drinks well on release and holds for 6 to 10 years. L'Œil du Temps rewards 3 to 5 years' patience and can go up to 15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore further\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aop-minervois\"\u003eAOP Minervois collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aop-languedoc\"\u003eAOP Languedoc collection\u003c\/a\u003e. To visit the estate or arrange a tasting, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSources: rulebook and decrees for AOP La Livinière, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inao.gouv.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eINAO\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cru-la-liviniere.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCru La Livinière growers' association\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcessive drinking is harmful to health. Please enjoy responsibly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-mignan-les-trois-clochers-aop-la-liviniere-rouge","title":"Les Trois Clochers 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChâteau Mignan – Les Trois Clochers 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOP La Livinière – Organic wine from the Languedoc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Trois Clochers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a story of villages, sunshine and character. Between \u003cstrong\u003eSiran, Pépieux and La Livinière\u003c\/strong\u003e, the three bell towers you can see from the estate give their name to this emblematic cuvée from \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Mignan\u003c\/strong\u003e. A straightforward, generous red, deeply rooted in its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoup de Cœur in the Guide Hachette des Vins 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e — for this 2023 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold medal, Concours Général Agricole 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2022 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver medal, Vignerons Indépendants 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2021 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 stars in the Guide Hachette — 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2014 and 2013 editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold medal at the Concours Général Agricole 2012 and at the Grands Vins de France 2012 and 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuide Hachette 2026: \"The judges were won over by this voluptuous red, deeply coloured, with scents at once ripe and fresh of red fruit in jam, spice and garrigue. […] The Languedoc in a bottle.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/distinctions\"\u003eSee all the estate's awards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; grape varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn on the \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils of the La Livinière cru\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine blends \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah, Grenache and Carignan\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines, farmed under \u003cstrong\u003ecertified organic agriculture\u003c\/strong\u003e, give concentrated, balanced grapes picked at full ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; ageing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine harvest followed by careful sorting. \u003cstrong\u003eFull destemming\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in concrete vats\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eregular punch-downs\u003c\/strong\u003e to draw out colour and structure. Ageing takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eone- and two-year-old barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to refine the tannins without masking the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edeep, violet-tinged\u003c\/strong\u003e robe announces a wine of real intensity. The nose, powerful and complex, reveals \u003cstrong\u003eblack fruit, clove and liquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate the texture is \u003cstrong\u003evelvety, balanced and reassuring\u003c\/strong\u003e. Time-softened tannins give way to a generous, harmonious finish. A red of the South, proud and sincere, like the people who make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy with a \u003cstrong\u003egrilled rib of beef\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ebeef bourguignon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003echarcuterie tapas\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003emature cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the wine of long, convivial meals shared with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing \u0026amp; cellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 to 18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5% vol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Trois Clochers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a symbol: the link between our villages, our vines and our roots. A Languedoc red in the image of the house — \u003cstrong\u003ehonest, generous and without fuss\u003c\/strong\u003e. The kind of bottle you open simply for the pleasure of sharing a good moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Mignan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53268501528905,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4168\/5577\/files\/chateau-mignan-les-trois-clochers-minervois-la-liviniere.png?v=1762528981"},{"product_id":"chateau-mignan-oeil-du-temps-aop-liviniere-rouge","title":"L’Œil du Temps 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChâteau Mignan – L'Œil du Temps 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOP La Livinière – Languedoc cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL'Œil du Temps\u003c\/strong\u003e is the grower's patience, bottled. A great red from \u003cstrong\u003eMinervois La Livinière\u003c\/strong\u003e: powerful, deep and elegant — a wine that takes its time, like all the good things here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89\/100 at Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e — for this 2022 vintage, tasted in 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold medal, 95\/100 — Decanter World Wine Awards 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2016 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 at Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2016 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 stars in the Guide Hachette 2021 (2017 vintage) and 2019 (2014 vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerre de Vins Selection 2021 — 2016 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards 2020, on the 2016 vintage: \"Fabulously glossy balsamic red fruit aromatics on a bed of earthy oak and myrtle; lavish and layered with robust tannins and an opulent texture. Long and characterful.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/distinctions\"\u003eSee all the estate's awards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; grape varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on the \u003cstrong\u003efoothills of the Montagne Noire\u003c\/strong\u003e, on generous, living \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, this wine marries \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCarignan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grapes are picked at perfect ripeness, hand-sorted, then vinified with restraint so the terroir can speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; ageing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation at around \u003cstrong\u003e28 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elong macerations of more than four weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e in truncated wooden vats, for gentle, natural extraction. Barrel ageing refines the tannins and gives the wine its roundness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark robe with deep garnet reflections. The nose opens on \u003cstrong\u003eripe black fruit, truffle and liquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate is ample and velvety, with notes of \u003cstrong\u003ecandied fruit and undergrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish, long and mineral, leaves an impression of power held in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with a \u003cstrong\u003egrilled rib of beef, a game stew\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003emature cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e. L'Œil du Temps likes long tables, good food and good company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing \u0026amp; cellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 to 18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15% vol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Mignan\u003c\/strong\u003e, we do not cheat with time. \u003cstrong\u003eL'Œil du Temps\u003c\/strong\u003e is the patient grower's cuvée, the one that tells of the bond between the land, the hand and the years. A wine both proud and sincere — like the people of the Languedoc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Mignan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53268516438345,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4168\/5577\/files\/chateau-mignan-oeil-du-temps-vin-rouge-liviniere.png?v=1762617932"}],"url":"https:\/\/chateau-mignan.fr\/en\/collections\/aop-la-liviniere.oembed","provider":"Château Mignan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}