Mas de Lavail, Maury 'Expression' 2023 Vin Doux Naturel
Mas de Lavail, Maury 'Expression' 2023 Vin Doux Naturel
Price: 12,08€
DESCRIPTION
From Domaine Mas de Lavail, this is a natural, fortified sweet wine; a Port-like fortified wine similar to Banyuls, in this case made from 100% old-vine Grenache, with a moderate 16% alcohol. The colour is a very intense purple-black, and the nose has a lovely perfume of violets and old roses, with a kirsch-like cherry fruit, plenty of spice, and a gentle note of toffee and brown sugar.
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Languedoc Roussillon is one of the largest wine regions in France, on the border with Spain. Its size goes hand in hand with a remarkable diversity of soils and terroirs, all bathed in a warm, sunny Mediterranean climate that is especially favourable to vines. This richness also shows in the grapes grown, from Cabernet Sauvignon to Carignan for reds, and from Grenache Blanc to Bourboulenc for whites.
Roussillon in particular also stands out for a historic, deeply local speciality: vins doux naturels (VDN). Made from grapes such as Grenache, Macabeu and Muscat, these wines are fortified during fermentation to keep part of their natural sugars. Iconic appellations such as Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes and Muscat de Rivesaltes offer an incredible range of styles, from the fruitiest to the most oxidative, perfect as an aperitif or with cheese and desserts.
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A Maury just how I like it, with stewed black fruit and great suppleness.