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Château Maris is nestled in the picturesque Cru La Livinière, making it the first European estate to achieve B Corp certification. For over 20 years, this winery has championed sustainable viticulture, reconnecting people with nature and promoting eco-friendly practices.
Spanning 45 hectares, Château Maris features diverse plots on the hillside above La Livinière. The terroir, characterized by gentle slopes and a sun-drenched south-facing orientation, consists of ancient schist, sandstone, quartz, marble, and limestone. This unique soil, rich in sand, clay, and pebbles, forms ideal terraces for grape growing. The Mediterranean sun, combined with the refreshing winds from the Pyrenees, creates a distinctive climate that imparts a unique character to the wines of Château Maris.
Château Maris stands out for its innovative winemaking techniques. Utilizing indigenous yeast, the winery employs custom-made wooden, thick concrete, and egg-shaped vats, avoiding electrically conductive materials. The signature ovoid vats, inspired by Roman dolia, promote natural energy flow and convection currents. This method allows the fine lees to resuspend, resulting in light, vibrant wines. Built entirely from biodegradable materials, the winery reflects its commitment to producing high-quality wines while respecting the environment.
7 Rue De L'occitanie, 34210 Félines-Minervois, France
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Château Maris: Authentic Wines from Languedoc.
Write a reviewWe absolutely loved our stay at Villa Maris, the villa exceeded all our expectations! It truly felt like a pinch on luxury! We loved having the option of the cafe across the road, where the food was delicious! And we also did the wine tour too which topped it all off. Wonderful hosts, we look forward to returning again! An absolute gem!
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Hannah was a great host, and knows her subject really well. Plenty of opportunities to ask questions. The wine estate is set in stunning countryside of rolling hills and distant mountains. The wine, naturally, and the food at the Grand café is exceptional.
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Our second visit, very well guided by Hannah, who explained and showed, in a lively and always interesting way, the founder's principles, the method (either biodynamic or organic) of work in the farm, with his respect for the quality of the wine produced and finally, led a tasting of some wines. A visit to savor!
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We had a wonderful, very informative tour and tasting at Chateau Maris. Our host Hannah brought us through the vineyard's very strong sustainable ethos which is evident in the biodiversity amongst the vines and in quality of the wines. We had a tasting of a wide range of their wines, all excellent both for enjoying today but also with great aging potential. We followed up the vineyard visit with an excellent lunch in their sister restaurant, Grand Cafe Occitan in the neighbouring village of Felines Minervois. Very highly recommended.
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Hannah gave us a warm welcome and a very interesting tour of the vineyards and cellar. We were impressed by the innovative way of working and creating, with the greatest respect for the environment. We tasted very good wines and after the tour we had a delicious lunch at the Grand Café Occitan. Highly recommended!
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