"The 2011 Maury Op. Nord remarkably showcases the quality of this small north-facing vineyard, with far greater complexity and finesse in this vintage than in the corresponding regular cuvée. It features rich notes of cherry, blackberry, smoky black tea, pungent brown spices, cocoa powder, and a floral aroma that adds to its allure. This beauty with a long finish will be worth keeping an eye on until at least 2018.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
ruby red, dense and deep
Nose
with notes of black cherry, smoked black tea, and dark spices, a hint of chocolate, and a very delicate floral scent
Palate
a full-bodied, complex wine with great finesse
Serve
at 13-16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2031 and beyond
Production
1,300 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Slim and succulent, Op.Nord features rare game birds (squab, duck, Scottish partridge, etc.), as well as cheeses and desserts featuring dark chocolate and orange...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2015 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A classic type of VDN made from schist-grown grapes, with notes of dark chocolate and not too high in sugar (85 g), which contributes to its balanced flavor profile.
About the estate:
Stéphane Gallet, Marjorie’s husband from Roc des Anges, after leaving Mas Amiel—where he had gained valuable experience in a vineyard that was then new to him—set up his own business and immediately began producing some of the most original and accomplished Maurys of our time, the result of impeccable viticulture and winemaking that leaves nothing to chance.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2011 Maury Op. Nord remarkably showcases the quality of this small north-facing vineyard, with far greater complexity and finesse in this vintage than in the corresponding standard cuvée. It features rich notes of cherry, blackberry, smoky black tea, spicy brown spices, cocoa powder, and a floral aroma that adds to its allure. This beauty with a long finish will be worth keeping an eye on until at least 2018.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 17,5/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2015 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:
The Op. Nord vintage is gradually maturing in 2011.
About the estate:
Marjorie and Stéphane Gallet, of the Le Roc des Anges estate, embarked on the adventure of natural sweet wines in 2008: with rare inspiration and an extreme commitment to quality, they craft magnificent expressions of schist in their three Maury cuvées. These wines—two reds and one white—transcend the inherent limitations of fortified wine by preserving a brilliance and a mineral smokiness, a term that is clearly apt here. They shed new light on a genre that is still too formulaic or conventional, and immediately rank among the very best Maury cuvées. The second star is well deserved this year.