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Maury wine

The small Maury vineyard is located in the Pyrénées-Orientales region, north-west of Perpignan, mainly on the 1,000 hectares of the Maury commune and on certain "lieux dits" 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, creating a natural corridor 17 km long and 4 km wide. Of the 1,000 hectares of black soil in the appellation zone, 90% is planted with Grenache noir, although the A.O.C. decree only requires 70% to be planted with 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. The deep red wines of Maury can be aged for 20 years or more, far longer than the minimum 12 months stipulated by current legislation. The wines offered by Mas Amiel are particularly noteworthy. Maury "Vendange", "Récolte" and "Vintage", aged for a minimum of twelve months, are powerful, complex wines with notes of black fruit. Red Maury wines are oxidized, with notes of dried fruit, cocoa and coffee. The white Maury wines, aged for at least twelve months, have notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, evolving over time into aromas of jammy fruit and honey. Maury Hors d'âge wines are aged for a minimum of five years in an oxidative environment. Finally, Maury Rancio wines are aged to acquire the "Rancio" taste.

Maury, a sweet wine from the Roussillon region

The Roussillon region is renowned for its wines known as "mutés". This means that the fermentation of these wines is stopped for a moment to add distilled alcohol. This technique produces extremely smooth, natural wines. Maury falls into this category. It's perfect with desserts, for example. This wine is a perfect showcase for Grenache, whether red or white.

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 ageing chosen. If you choose to age them in an "oxidative" environment, the wines will be called "red tinted" or "amber white". In a reductive environment (without oxygen), we obtain white Maury, red Maury or Grenat Maury.

Color: Maury reds range in color from mahogany-orange to ruby-red, and can even appear tile-red in some cases. Maury whites have a golden-yellow color that turns amber with age. Nose: The aroma is quite intense, marked by morello cherry, blackberry and red berry scents. The ageing chosen for these wines makes the scent even more complex, offering nuances of spice, dried fruit, wax, leather and coffee. Taste: Maury reds are powerful and complex, with notes of black fruit, evolving into aromas of dried fruit, cocoa and coffee. Maury whites are soft and fruity, with notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, evolving into aromas of candied fruit and honey. How to enjoy a Maury wine Vin Doux Naturels de Maury are wines that can be enjoyed on their own. Even so, they go very well with desserts. The reds are the perfect pairing for chocolate desserts, while the whites go very well with sugar pancakes, for example. Sweet and savory dishes (tajine, duck with cherries, curry, etc.) go very well with Maury wines. Melon and foie gras also go well with these wines. If you're a big cheese fan, Maury wines will also seduce you. If you like blue cheese, goat's cheese or bries, we recommend you opt for a red Maury. For best tasting, Maury wines should be served at a temperature of around 14/15 degrees. They can also be served at a cooler temperature as an aperitif.

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