Maury Tuilé Vieille Reserve 1978, Vignerons de Maury
Maury Tuilé Vieille Reserve 1978, Vignerons de Maury
Price: 68,33€
DESCRIPTION
History
Aged for several decades in the cellars of the Vignerons de Maury, this vintage reflects both the power of Grenache and the mark of time. The tuilé style finds here a refined and generous expression.
Vinification
Fermentation interrupted by mutage, followed by prolonged oxidative aging in old oak casks. This patient maturation develops the characteristic notes of rancio.
Tasting Notes
Tile-colored robe with copper highlights. Intense nose of dried fruits, walnuts, and mocha. Concentrated palate, with flavors of caramel, prune, and a hint of licorice. The long and balanced finish makes it an ideal wine for collectors of VDN.
REGION
Roussillon
France
In the heart of Roussillon, the Maury appellation spreads over black schist slopes that hold the heat of the sun and give Grenache Noir its ideal terroir. Alongside this leading grape, Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc complete the mix. This mineral, luminous setting gives powerful, expressive vins doux naturels, mostly red, but also amber or tawny. Maury comes in several styles. Maury Grenat (or young Maury) shows generous fruit, with intense notes of cherry and blackberry. Maury Traditionnel and Vieux Maury are aged oxidatively, revealing aromas of cocoa, fig, coffee and elegant rancio. Old vintages, sometimes kept for decades in cask, are especially sought after: they combine depth, complexity and an astonishing freshness that defies time.
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This Vieille Réserve cuvée embodies the art of oxidative aging—forty-seven years have sculpted a Maury with aromas of nuts and sweet spices, striking a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness.