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Maury
Maury wine

The small vineyard of Maury is located in the Pyrénées-Orientales, northwest of Perpignan, mainly on the 1,000 hectares of the commune of Maury and on certain "lieux dits" in the neighboring communes of Tautavel, Saint-Paul de Fenouillet and Rasiguères. The vineyard is protected to the north by the Corbières mountain range and to the south by the first steep foothills of the Pyrenees, creating a natural corridor 17 km long and 4 km wide. Of the 1,000 hectares of black earth in the appellation zone, 90% is planted with Grenache noir, although the A.O.C. decree only requires 70% to be planted with this grape variety, supplemented by Carignan and Syrah. White wines are made from Grenache Blanc and Gris, Macabeu, Malvoisie du Roussillon, Muscats d'Alexandrie and Petits Grains. The deep red wines of Maury can be aged for 20 years or more, far longer than the minimum 12 months stipulated by current legislation. The wines offered by Mas Amiel are particularly noteworthy. Maury "Vendange", "Récolte" and "Vintage", aged for a minimum of twelve months, are powerful, complex wines with notes of black fruit. Red Maury wines are oxidized, with notes of dried fruit, cocoa and coffee. The white Maury wines, aged for at least twelve months, have notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, evolving over time into aromas of jammy fruit and honey. Maury Hors d'âge wines are aged for a minimum of five years in an oxidative environment. Finally, Maury Rancio wines are aged to acquire the "Rancio" taste.

Maury, a sweet wine from Roussillon

The Roussillon region is renowned for its wines known as "mutés". This means that the fermentation of these wines is stopped for a moment to add distilled alcohol. This technique produces extremely smooth, natural wines. Maury falls into this category. It's perfect with desserts, for example. This wine is a perfect showcase for Grenache, whether red or white.

Characteristics of Maury

The characteristics of this appellation(AOC Maury) depend on several criteria. The grape variety used, the blend, the length of time and the type of ageing chosen. If you choose to age them in an "oxidative" environment, the wines will be called "red tinted" or "amber white". In a reductive environment (without oxygen), we obtain white Maury, red Maury or Grenat Maury.

Color: Maury reds range in color from mahogany-orange to ruby-red, and can even appear tile-red in some cases. Maury whites have a golden-yellow color that turns amber with age. Nose: The aroma is quite intense, marked by morello cherry, blackberry and red berry scents. The ageing chosen for these wines makes the scent even more complex, offering nuances of spice, dried fruit, wax, leather and coffee. Taste: Maury reds are powerful and complex, with notes of black fruit, evolving into aromas of dried fruit, cocoa and coffee. Maury whites are soft and fruity, with notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, evolving into aromas of candied fruit and honey. How to enjoy a Maury wine Vin Doux Naturels de Maury are wines that can be enjoyed on their own. Even so, they go very well with desserts. The reds are the perfect pairing for chocolate desserts, while the whites go very well with sugar pancakes, for example. Sweet and savory dishes (tajine, duck with cherries, curry, etc.) go very well with Maury wines. Melon and foie gras also go well with these wines. If you're a big cheese fan, Maury wines will also seduce you. If you like blue cheese, goat's cheese or bries, we recommend you opt for a red Maury. For best tasting, Maury wines should be served at a temperature of around 14/15 degrees. They can also be served at a cooler temperature as an aperitif.
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Mas Amiel - Maury Vintage rouge (vin doux naturel) 2022

96/100 Bettane & Desseauve

grenache
balanced
elegant
gourmet
sweet
chocolate

"A must-have, an unstoppable sweetness, an undisputed ally of chocolate desserts"

An enchanting nose of blackcurrant, cherry and blackberry accompanies a gourmet palate of finesse. A 100% Grenache vin doux naturel that goes equally well with sweet and savory dishes and chocolate desserts.

Domaine des Soulanes - Maury Grenat 2023

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4/5 (2 reviews)

1*Étoile Hachette

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93/100 RVF

grenache
fruit bomb
chocolate pie

"A harmonious and expressive ensemble

"Depth and bright reflections for this dense, brilliant garnet, bursting with youth. Intense, straightforward and elegant, the fruit immediately asserts itself, between black cherry and slightly peppery blackcurrant. A superb attack, with fleshy fruit and licorice, opens onto a mid-palate offering great freshness and amplitude, supported by silky tannins. A harmonious, expressive whole". (Guide Hachette 2025)

Mas Amiel - Maury Millésime 1999 (vin doux oxydatif)

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5/5 (1 review)

19,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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99/100 Bettane & Desseauve

grenache
complex
candied fruit
long finish
vin doux naturel

"Sit back, relax and take the time to savor this incredibly award-winning Maury!"

"It looks like prune juice. It smells of licorice tea, smoked anise and linseed. Surprisingly smoky and meaty. Prunes. Stunning concentration - it feels as if the wine has been extracted from the heart of the earth. There's so much here that it's impossible to do this wine justice in a quick tasting. This wine requires hours of time and attention. It's an imposing sculpture. To grasp it, you have to sit with it, listen to it, give it a chance to tell its story." (Jancis Robinson 2024)

Domaine Fontanel - Maury Grenat 2021

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5/5 (1 review)

1*Étoile Hachette

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91-92/100 RVF

grenache
fruity
velouté
intensity
chocolate
guaranteed fun

"A little treat

"After 24 days' maceration and 9 months' barrel ageing, it's normal to find a very deep garnet color, and above all a certain aromatic timidity before aeration. After an initial touch of wood, tapenade, very ripe cherry and blackcurrant appear with great intensity. Red fruit then asserts itself on a palate of elegant, soft, melted, balanced tannins. A wine to be waited for after opening for its full expression". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2024)

Mas Amiel - Maury Vintage Blanc (vin doux naturel) 2022

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3.7/5 (3 reviews)

92/100 RVF

grenache gris
fruity
freshness
desserts
soft
vin doux naturel

"Bewitching in its sweetness with a wave of intense freshness that almost gives, a sensation of dry wine!"

"The range of vins doux naturels is, as usual, top-flight, with a 2022 maury blanc on wild fennel and aniseed". (Le Guide RVF 2024). Out of the ordinary and superb!

Mas Amiel - Maury Vintage Charles Dupuy 2018

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4.6/5 (7 reviews)

93/100 RVF

grenache
smooth
game
soft

"Charles Dupuy has an incredible patina, intense notes of fresh fig and cocoa, the mouth is unctuous supported by a fine mutage." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF). Bluffing! - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Terres Plurielles - Maury Éclat 2020

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4/5 (1 review)

2*Étoiles Hachette

(2019 vintage notes)
grenache
gourmet
fruit bomb

Éclat 2020 in the Maury appellation has a fruity nose, with notes of black cherry, blackcurrant, prune and cocoa. Rich and velvety, the palate is also gourmet and finely spiced, with silky tannins. Try it with a black forest!

Mas Amiel - Maury Millésime 1985

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4.2/5 (20 reviews)

18,5/20 Coup de Coeur RVF

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18,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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91/100 Robert Parker

grenache
soft
inescapable
special occasion

"As exceptional as ever, with its nuanced bouquet of dried flowers, balsamic, cocoa and mocha, smoky notes and toasted hazelnut. Continuing to grow in complexity, the impeccably structured structure carries this wine of great spirit, full-bodied and civilized. A must-have for the appellation". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France) To be enjoyed without delay!

Mas Amiel - Maury 20 ans d'âge

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4.3/5 (53 reviews)

16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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1*Étoile Hachette

"The nose is complex, with hints of walnut and candied apricot. Fresh, tasty and very well-balanced on the palate, with caramel, smoky notes, hazelnut and toasted almond, peach and a hint of pistachio. A very fine Maury". (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve 2020)

Mas Amiel - Maury 40 ans d'âge

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4.3/5 (15 reviews)

95/100 Robert Parker

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18/20 RVF

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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"The latest version of Maury 40 Years shows tonic nutty aromas and hints of maple syrup. Yet it's surprisingly ready to drink, being medium to full-bodied, with moderate sugar content and notes of mocha and ripe citrus on the long, lingering finish." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Joe Czerwinski)

Mas Amiel - Vintage Réserve 2014

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

15/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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1*Étoile Hachette

"Candied fruit, burlat cherry, licorice, bergamot and spices are found in this charming offensive that balances sweetness and freshness. Young and accomplished, to be enjoyed now". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve 2020) Digestive par excellence, this Maury seduces with its finesse.

Vignerons de Maury - Cent Ans d'Histoire Maury Tuilé

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3.9/5 (15 reviews)

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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Médaille d'Or Concours Paris

"A grand tuilé that stays on top: the superb color is adorned with the lime-blossom hues of rancio. Dried fruit, wax, brown tobacco, chocolate, cashew nuts, walnuts, juniper, this wine is an aromatic exploration into a universe of rare richness, both on the nose and on the palate. A delicacy and a marvel of balance ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)

Les Terres de Fagayra 2013

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3/5 (1 review)

17,5/20 RVF

"Fagayra rouge is delightful in its natural, preserved expression of fruit, a little more nervous and crisp in 2013 than in 2012." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - RVF). A Maury of fine intensity, with notes of morello cherry, blackberry, candied fruit and cocoa, a tannic, well-structured cuvée with a sensation of fruit that you crunch... Very tasty!

Les Terres de Fagayra - Op. Nord 2011

17,5/20 RVF

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92/100 Robert Parker

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15/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"The 2011 Maury Op. Nord remarkably reveals the value of this small north-facing parcel, with much more complexity and finesse in this vintage than in the corresponding regular cuvée. There are rich notes of cherry, blackberry, smoky black tea, zesty brown spices, cocoa powder and a floral perfume that adds to its allure. This long-finished beauty will deserve attention until at least 2018." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)

Les Terres de Fagayra 2013

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4/5 (1 review)

17,5/20 RVF

"Fagayra blanc 2013 overflows with crisp, fresh fruit, between passion and grapefruit." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - RVF). A delicious Maury white, with a tonic, mineral mouthfeel, on exotic and white fruit notes, then rocky nuances that dominate on aeration. Enjoy it now!