Château La Croix Martelle has taken the most beautiful names for its fine wines from the local Occitan language.

L’Onoriva

Geographical location:

In the lowland areas of the Montagne Noire (black mountain)and at the foot of the Cévennes mountain range.

APPELLATION: AOC MINERVOIS LA LIVINIÈRE.

Located in the heart of the Minervois, in the rural area known as “Petit Causse”, AOC Minervois La Livinière is one of Languedoc’s first growths.

Vineyard and harvest:

Organic Farming label since 1998

Grenache combined with Syrah is the main grape variety in Onoriva : the over 15 year-old vines of this variety express complexity and a rare elegance on the terroir of La Croix Martelle. Organic vineyard management delivers an exquisite freshness to the Grenache grapes, which is also found in the balance of the wine.
The time for harvesting is decided when grapes from these plots are selected and tasted. It usually falls around mid-September, when the grapes reach perfect ripeness.

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Vinification and maturation:

When they arrive in the cellar, the selected Grenache and Syrah grapes are destemmed and vinified separately. Maceration in vats continues for around three weeks, with strict temperature control (25°-26°C).
In November, the vats of each grape variety are tasted and the final blend is chosen. Onoriva is then matured for a year in vats, where the wine acquires remarkable finesse.

Tasting and food and wine pairing :

With its garnet-red appearance, Onoriva expresses a palate of flavours where cherry notes mingle with aromas of eau-de-vie and spices. Its warm, intense nose prepares the way for a mellow, expressive taste. Its personality reveals an extraordinary balance between delicate tannins and ripe black fruit aromas.
Onoriva is a perfect match for a fillet of beef with new potatoes. It also expresses itself well with a fresh Pélardon goat’s cheese from Cévennes.

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Belaya

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION :

In the lowland areas of the Montagne Noire (black mountain) and at the foot of the Cévennes mountain range.

APPELLATION: AOC MINERVOIS LA LIVINIÈRE.

Located in the heart of the Minervois, in the rural area known as “Petit Causse”, AOC Minervois La Livinière is one of Languedoc’s first growths..

VINEYARD AND HARVEST:

Organic Farming label since 1998

Dominated by a majority of Grenache, Belaya is enhanced by the presence of Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Rigorous selection of the best plots of these three varieties is the starting point for a wine which symbolises the whole spirit of La Croix Martelle.
The organic farming techniques that are meticulously applied to these vines mean that the grapes selected for this wine give it a unique, natural character..

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VINIFICATION AND MATURATION:

The date of the harvest is determined by regular tasting of the grapes and only the vines which have reached perfect ripeness are approved for picking. Usually, the harvest of the various plots takes place between mid-September and early October.
From the moment they arrive in the cellar, all the grapes are destemmed and each variety is vinified separately. The grapes are macerated for at least four weeks and daily tastings determine any pumping over or rack and return that need to be carried out in the tanks.
In November, the final blend for Belaya is determined and maturation lasts for a year in vats. After bottling, the following year, the wine matures for another year in bottle before being released for sale..

TASTING AND FOOD AND WINE PAIRING:

Belaya incarnates the spirit of Château La Croix Martelle. This wine has a gorgeous ruby appearance with purple glints and an intense nose of black fruit and Mediterranean plants.
The incredibly fine palate is both fleshy and sensual, with a rare balance. Its character is a wonderful match for a leg of lamb with aubergine gratin and ripe Roquefort blue cheese..

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Capfinada

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

In the lowland areas of the Montagne Noire (black mountain) and at the foot of the Cévennes mountain range.

APPELLATION: AOC MINERVOIS.

Between Montagne Noire (black mountain) and Canal du Midi, AOC Minervois is one of the eldest Languedoc AOC.

VINEYARD AND HARVEST:

Organic Farming label since 1998

Capfinada is only made with Grenache. We select carefully the most rigorous plots, we harvest very early in the morning to preserve the whole freshness of the grapes

Upon arrival in the cellar the grapes are pressured slowly for a few hours, the juice is then cooled quickly under a strict control of temperatures. The juice is put in a tank and vinification lasts about 10 days, wine will be raised in a tank before being bottled in the middle of winter.

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TASTING AND FOOD AND WINE PAIRING:

With its pale pink dress, Capfinada express from the first nose great sweetness. The aromas of fruits directly associate themselves with flowers and sweet spices notes.

Tasted fresh it will reveal a mouth long and tasty.

The Capfinada associated with an olive tapenade served before the starter, with a salmon trout and small vegetables or will be great with sushi and also with a poultry baked and it will be perfect with seasonal fruit tart.

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Sirus

Sirus offers intense and greedy fruits, it’s a very spontaneous organic wine. While tasting it you will be seduced by its freshness and the softness of its tannins.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

In the lowland areas of the Montagne Noire and at the foot of the Cevennes mountain range..

APPELLATION: AOC MINERVOIS LA LIVINIÈRE.

Located in the heart of the Minervois in the rural area known as « Petit Causse », AOP Minervois La Livinière is one of Languedoc’s first growths.

VINEYARD AND HARVEST:

Coming from a rigorous selection of the youngest plots of the main varieties Grenache Syrah and Cinsault Sirus reveals well balanced flavours and softness.
Since 1998, the estate is conducted in organic farming.
The time for harvesting is decided when grapes reach perfect ripeness after tasting the grapes.

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VINIFICATION AND MATURATION:

When they arrive in the cellar, the selected grapes are destemmed and vinified separately. Maceration in vats continues for around 3 weeks with strict control of temperatures. Few months later each variety is tasted and the final blend is choosen.

Domaine de Sirus is then matured for a year in vats where the wine becomes softer.

TASTING AND FOOD AND WINE PAIRING:

With its garnet red appearance, Sirus is a greedy subtil harmony of fruity notes and soft tannins.

Sirus will come perfectly with the meal from the aperitif the starter, the main plate either vegetables or poultry, till the chocolate dessert.

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Marvès

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

Idealy situated between the vast plain of Minervois and the hillsides of  Minerve, the vineyard is close to Cesseras village.

 

APPELLATION : IGP Pays d’oc.

GRAPE VARIETY:

This is a unique grape variety Cabernet franc comes from organic farmed plots. This gives the wine  the character of this typical terroir.

VINIFICATION and MATURATION:

IGP Pays d’Oc. Organic wine since 1998

On arrival at the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and vinified in traditional concrete tanks for almost 3 weeks. The time required to refine tannins.

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TASTING AND FOOD AND WINE PAIRING:

Ruby robe

The nose presents intense aromas of red fruits (redcurrant and raspberry)

Very nice attack in the mouth with fresh and  fruity notes, mellow tannins give it a perfectbalance.

Marvès is a very good choice for buffet dinner. It goes well with grilled meats, cold meats,cheeses and vegan dishes.

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Amor

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

Idealy situated between the vast plain of Minervois and the hillsides of  Minerve, the vineyard is close to Cesseras village.

 

APPELLATION : IGP Pays d’oc.

GRAPE VARIETY:

Blend of 90% Sauvignon and 10% Marsanne.

Since 1998 the vineyard has been run in organic farming, this gives to the wine the  whole expression of its wonderful terroir.

VINIFICATION and MATURATION:

IGP Pays d’Oc. Organic wine since 1998

The grapes are picked during the night to preserve all their freshness.

While arriving at the cellar the grapes are destemmed, directly pressed and macerated in stainlesssteel under a strict control of temperatures. The vinification takes about 2 weeks time.

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TASTING AND FOOD AND WINE PAIRING:

A pale yellow robe with a good intensity.
The nose is particularly expressive with citrus notes  and a good minerality.
A round attack in mouth is followed by a concentration of  white fruity notes with a well balanced acidity.

Served  chilled AMOR will be perfect with seafoods, grilled fish and also spicy tajine and blue cheeses.

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