"The latest vintage of Maury 40 Ans features invigorating nutty aromas and hints of maple syrup. Yet it is surprisingly ready to drink, ranging from medium-bodied to full-bodied, with moderate sweetness and notes of mocha and ripe citrus on a long, lingering finish." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Joe Czerwinski)
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Eye
Mahogany-colored dress
Nose
Aromas of hot metal, wax, and spices blended with walnut, fig, date, and dark tobacco
Palate
Aromas of nuts, figs, and dates intermingled with dark tobacco, finishing with notes of bitter orange and a rustic freshness
Serve
At 15°C
Drink before
2035
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a Pata Negra, a blue cheese (Roquefort, Stilton), or on its own as an aperitif...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
4-Star-Rated Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Aroma of salted butter caramel, seaweed, and toasted bread. On the palate, notes of plum and roasted peach, with great vitality, exceptional salinity and acidity, and a seemingly endless finish of dried fruit. Timeless.
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 peak production condition, assisted in this effort since 2007 by Nicolas Raffy, who is deeply passionate about these lands. With the transition to biodynamic farming, 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 destination!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The latest vintage of Maury 40 Ans features lively nutty aromas and hints of maple syrup. Yet it is surprisingly ready to drink, ranging from medium-bodied to full-bodied, with moderate sweetness and notes of mocha and ripe citrus in a long, lingering finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 18/20 (Great wine)
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
It is distinguished by a long, complex rancio.
About the estate:
In the heart of the Maury region, at the foot of the hillside, stands a large estate with rows of demi-jeannes in which the wines age for a year in the sun before being transferred to the cask cellar for decades. Mas Amiel, the first estate in the Olivier Decelle family of wineries, is a chapter in the history of Roussillon. An estate that celebrates the tradition of great natural sweet wines, while also innovating with dry wines, featuring a refined, full-bodied, 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 steeply sloped plots and adapted his blends, aging methods, and harvest dates so that the dry Maury wines can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the top-tier VDNs. The estate is now undeniably among the leading names in the region. 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