Mas Amiel

High in sugar, the grapes from the Mas Amiel Vineyard produce wines that are deep in color, low in acidity, and remarkably fruity. Olivier Decelle, drawing on the experience he has already gained at Château Jean Faure, Château Haut-Maurac, and Château Haut-Ballet, oversees this estate, which is over two centuries old, and has only one goal: to make the Mas Amiel a leading estate in the appellation Maury, recognized worldwide. A mission he accomplished with great success!

Discover the Maury and Côtes du Roussillon from Mas Amiel

The History of Domaine Maury Mas Amiel began in 1816, when a bishop gambled away one of his estates at a card table. He lost it to Raymond Etienne Amiel. That is how Amiel came to own a 10-hectare vineyard, which was later destroyed by phylloxera in 1865 (an infestation of aphids that ravaged the vines). However, the estate was subsequently replanted with American grapevines. This marked the beginning of its second life. Later, Amiel’s son went into partnership with Camille Gouzy, who built a cask cellar on the estate. 

Mas Amiel, however, faced new challenges due to sluggish sales. The estate was subsequently mortgaged and taken over by Charles Dupuy. His son, Charles, worked there until 1997. Olivier Decelle bought the estate in 1999, paving the way for many more years of operation. 

Colorful wines are produced from grapes grown at the Mas Amiel vineyard, such as the Mas Amiel white Maury. These wines are low in acidity but very fruity. In 2011, the winery reached another milestone with the creation of the ACO Maury sec. The Maury vineyard has, in fact, been producing dry wines since the Middle Ages: this is an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the history of the estate and its products. The estate also offers exceptional wines, such as the 2015 vintage Mas Amiel Maury. Mas Amiel works day in and day out to showcase its expertise and know-how—qualities that shine far beyond the department’s borders.