“Légende is a spicy wine with notes of candied cherry and fresh almond; on the palate, it is lush and delicious. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2022 - RVF). This cuvée lives up to its name. Its broad aromatic palette and complex structure on the palate make it a legendary wine. Close your eyes and set out to discover all its subtleties!
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Eye
Beautiful garnet-colored dress
Nose
Smooth and harmonious, with notes of minerality and red berries, mild spices (cardamom, vanilla), licorice, and cocoa beans
Palate
Elegant and fresh, with excellent balance and a beautiful, complex aromatic depth
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with a lamb tagine with onion compote, beef bourguignon, or beef stew...
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!
Decanter
Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100
About the wine:
A fragrant, spicy aroma with notes of prune and black plum. Very refreshing on the palate with a lingering finish.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
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 wine:
Légende is a spicy blend with notes of candied cherry and fresh almond; on the palate, it is rich and luscious.
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
4.2/5
based on 11 reviews
Review by Mr. PATRICK D. Posted on 10/24/2023
Always on top.
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Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on October 1, 2023
It took several patient years for this sunny 2020 vintage to begin revealing its potential. Aromas of black fruit, intertwined with spices and notes of bay leaf and black olives, slowly but surely fill the palate with generosity and freshness. The dense, very ripe, and concentrated texture is underscored by a mineral, almost graphite-like structure, supported by firm, upright, and caressing tannins. An intense finish picks up an additional note of licorice. Excellent aging potential. Surprisingly, this cuvée, which was still affordably priced at €18 just a year ago, is much less so today at nearly €25. Rating = 4. After two hours of aeration, this distinguished cuvée was paired with a local dish: a Catalan-style braised veal sauté served over a bed of red rice. It would also pair well with pan-seared duck breasts with blackcurrant sauce, accompanied by celery purée.
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN J. Posted on 11/01/2025
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Review by Mr. HERVE B. Posted on 12/17/2024
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Review by Ms. MANNELLI F. Published on 12/04/2023
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