Mas Amiel - Origines 2013
92-94/100
Robert Parker
"The Côtes du Roussillon Villages Origine is a blend of equal parts Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan, aged in a 40-hectoliter Burgundy cask. This fabulous 2013 vintage reveals a deep purple color along with notes of blackcurrant, plum, ink, licorice, and soft oak. Robust, full-bodied, and hyper-concentrated, with a creamy texture, it remains reasonably civilized on the palate, with a very slight heaviness, ripe tannins, and a lovely overall freshness. Those looking for more elegant and less ripe wines should avoid it, but we’re fans.” (Wine Advocate 2016 – Robert Parker)
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Nose
with intense notes of plums and black cherries.
Palate
Well-defined and lively. Very smooth. Delicate tannins. Long-lasting aroma with a fresh finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
will pair perfectly with a stew, a tournedos Rossini, or a rib of beef...
Bettane & Desseauve
4-Star Rated Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
In Maury, Mas Amiel comprises 150 hectares of vineyards in production, spread across 132 plots, overlooked by the Cathar castle of Quéribus. Olivier Decelle (also owner of Château Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion) has acted as a patron, gradually restoring it to perfect production condition, assisted in this effort since 2007 by Nicolas Raffy, a lover of these lands. With the transition to biodynamics, the character of the wines will certainly continue to evolve in the years to come. While natural sweet wines have by no means been neglected, the focus has shifted toward the production of very modern dry wines, with a broad range covering all styles. A must-visit!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2016 guide) 92–94/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
In the heart of the Maury terroir, at the foot of the hillside, stands a grand estate with rows of demi-jeannes where the wines age for a year in the sun before being transferred to the cask cellar for decades. Mas Amiel, the first venture in the Olivier Decelle portfolio, is a chapter in the history of Roussillon. An estate that celebrates the tradition of great natural sweet wines, while innovating with dry wines, featuring a refined, lively, and perfectly balanced style, rooted in a heritage of old vines. Nicolas Raffy, a talented Catalan winemaker, proudly champions wines made from calcoschist, black marl, and granite soils. He has identified steep plots, adapted his blends, aging methods, and harvest dates so that the dry Maury wines can join the VDNs at the very top. The estate is undoubtedly one of the leading names today. In recent years, the progress made with the dry wines has been spectacular. The third star is on the horizon.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE K. Posted on March 14, 2018
Not yet a pleasure to drink: The wine is too young, too heavy, and very concentrated. Still not expressive even 24 hours after opening (half a bottle). Great aging potential. Best enjoyed in a few years.
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Review by Mr. DAVID S. Posted on March 30, 2021
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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN D. Published on February 1, 2019
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Review by Mr. PAUL M. Posted on November 7, 2017
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