"A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Carignan, and 10% Syrah aged in tanks, the 2019 Maury Sec Initial offers aromas of crushed stone and black fruit on the nose. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, structured, with dusty tannins and a somewhat crisp finish. It could improve over the coming year but should be consumed by 2025.” (Wine Advocate 2021)
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Eye
Deep, dense red color
Nose
Aromas of red berries, black cherry, and sloe
Palate
Juicy, with elegant tannins, notes of black fruit, a mineral character, and a long, fresh finish with a delicate hint of spice
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled red meat or meat in a sauce...
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
Wine rated (2021 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Carignan, and 10% Syrah aged in tanks, the 2019 Maury Sec Initial offers aromas of crushed stone and black fruit on the nose. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, structured, with dusty tannins and a somewhat crisp finish. It may improve over the coming year but should be consumed by 2025.
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