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Maury wine

The small Maury vineyard is located in the Pyrénées-Orientales, northwest of Perpignan, mainly on the 1,000 hectares of the commune of Maury and on certain sites in the neighboring communes of Tautavel, Saint-Paul de Fenouillet, and Rasiguères. The vineyard is protected to the north by the Corbières mountain range and to the south by the first steep foothills of the Pyrenees, forming a natural corridor 17 km long and 4 km wide. Of the 1,000 hectares of black soil in the appellation area, 90% are planted with Grenache Noir, even though the AOC decree only requires 70% of this grape variety, supplemented by Carignan and Syrah. White wines are made from Grenache Blanc and Gris, Macabeu, Malvoisie du Roussillon, Muscats d'Alexandrie, and Petits Grains grapes. Maury wines, which are deep red in color, can age for 20 years or more, which is much longer than the minimum required by current legislation (12 months). The wines produced by Mas Amiel are particularly noteworthy. The Maury "Vendange," "Récolte," and "Vintage" wines are aged for at least twelve months and are powerful, complex wines with notes of black fruit. The red Maury wines are oxidized, with notes of dried fruit, cocoa, and coffee. Maury white wines, aged for at least twelve months, are wines with notes of white-fleshed fruits and citrus fruits that evolve over time into aromas of jam and honeyed fruits. Maury Hors d'âge wines are aged for at least five years in an oxidative environment. Finally, Maury Rancio wines are acquired through the aging of the "Rancio" taste.

Maury wine, a sweet wine originating in Roussillon

The Roussillon region is renowned for its fortified wines. This means that the fermentation process is halted at a certain point so that distilled alcohol can be added. This technique produces extremely sweet, natural wines. Maury is one such wine. It is perfect for accompanying desserts, for example. This wine showcases the Grenache grape, whether red or white.

The characteristics of Maury

The characteristics of this appellation (AOC Maury) depend on several criteria. The grape variety used, the blend, the time and the type of aging chosen. If the wines are aged in an "oxidative" environment, they will be called red tuilés or white ambers. Whereas in a reductive environment (without oxygen), the result will be white Maury, red Maury or Maury Grenat.

Color: The color of red Maury wines ranges from orange-mahogany to ruby, and can even appear brick-red at times. White Maury wines have a golden yellow color that evolves toward amber with age. Nose: The aroma is quite intense, strongly marked by the scents of morello cherry, blackberry, and red berries. The aging process chosen for these wines further complicates the aroma, adding nuances of spices, dried fruit, wax, leather, and coffee. Palate: Red Maury wines are powerful and complex with notes of black fruit, evolving into aromas of dried fruit, cocoa, and coffee. White Maury wines are sweet and fruity, with notes of white-fleshed fruits and citrus, evolving into aromas of candied and honeyed fruits. How to taste a Maury wine Maury Vin Doux Naturels are wines that can be enjoyed on their own. However, they pair very well with desserts. The reds pair perfectly with chocolate desserts, while the whites go very well with sugar crepes, for example. Sweet and savory dishes (tajine, duck with cherries, curry, etc.) pair very well with Maury wines. Melon and foie gras also pair well with these wines. If you are a big fan of cheese, Maury wines will also appeal to you. If you like blue cheeses, goat's cheese or Brie, we recommend a red Maury. For best results, Maury wines should be served at a temperature of around 14/15 degrees. They can still be served at a cooler temperature as an aperitif.

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