In 1999, La Livinière (meaning “place planted with vines”), located in the heart of the Minervois between Toulouse and Montpellier, became the first appellation to receive cru status in the Languedoc. Château Maris covers 85 hectares of which 32 are vineyards, divided into a multitude of plots on the hillside above La Livinière.

The terroir is home to a mixture of schist, sandstone, quartz, marble, and limestone that has been present for more than 50 million years. The soils are composed of sand and clay strewn with pebbles and form terraces at altitudes conducive to the cultivation of vines. Nourished by the Mediterranean sun and swept by the fresh wind from the Black Mountains and the Pyrenees, the vines benefit from a privileged climate. Fig trees, broom, thyme, olive trees, oaks, and pines influence the plots, giving the wines of Château Maris a unique personality.

Château Maris is the first European vineyard to obtain B Corporation certification, a label that promotes companies that transform their business into a virtuous force for good: good for workers, good for communities, and good for the environment. Their goal has always been to produce quality wines by adopting practices that respect not only nature, but also the men and women with whom they work. Château Maris is committed to inspiring other wineries and companies to adopt sustainable agricultural practices and socially responsible corporate policies.