"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)
Features
Estate
Les Terres de Fagayra
Cuvée
Op. Nord
Vintage
2011
Designation
Maury
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
Grenache Noiroir, Carignan
Terroirs
pure shale
Viticulture
biodynamics
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
fermentation with indigenous yeasts, mutage on grains
Breeding
in concrete tanks
Alcohol content
16,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep, dense ruby colour
Nose
with notes of black cherry, smoky black tea, brown spices, a hint of chocolate and a delicate floral fragrance
Mouth
a sappy, complex wine with great finesse
Serve
at 13-16°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2031 and more
Production
1300 bottles
Food and wine pairing
long and sappy, Op.Nord calls for meats with rare feathers (squab, duck, Scottish partridge...), as well as cheeses and desserts based around raw chocolate and orange...
Les Terres de Fagayra
Maury
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2015 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Classic type of vdn on schist, with dark chocolate, not too rich in sugar (85g), which contributes to its balance on the palate.
About the domain :
Stéphane Gallet, husband of Marjorie, of Roc des Anges, after leaving Mas Amiel, with the harsh experience of a vineyard then new to him, set up on his own, and immediately produced some of the most original and accomplished Maurys of our time, born of impeccable viticulture and winemaking that leaves nothing to chance.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2014 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Maury Op. Nord 2011 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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2015 guide) 17.5/20 (Grand vin)
Domaine rated (2015 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Cuvée Op. Nord is gradually developing a patina in 2011.
About the domain :
In 2008, Marjorie and Stéphane Gallet of Domaine Le Roc des Anges embarked on the adventure of making vins doux naturels: with rare inspiration and the utmost concern for quality, they craft grandiose expressions of schist in their three cuvées of maury. These wines, two reds and one white, transcend the limits inherent in mutage, preserving a mineral brilliance and smokiness, a term that is so obvious here. They shed new light on a genre that's still too formatted or conventional, and immediately rank among Maury's very best cuvées. This year's second star is richly deserved.
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