Maury Tuilé Vieille Reserve 1980, Vignerons de Maury
Maury Tuilé Vieille Reserve 1980, Vignerons de Maury
Price: 62,50€
DESCRIPTION
History
This vintage, over forty years old, bears the hallmark of the Vignerons de Maury, historic figures of the appellation since 1910. On the black schists of the Agly Valley, Grenache expresses itself with power and balance, producing wines of rare depth.
Vinification
Extended maceration on the skins, mutage with grape spirit, followed by oxidative aging in old casks. Time refines the structure and develops the rancio aromas that make this cuvée unique.
Tasting Notes
Shiny mahogany robe. Expressive nose of toasted walnuts, blond tobacco, and dried fruits. The palate is generous, revealing flavors of caramel, cocoa, and candied prune, supported by subtle freshness. Persistent, long, and warm finish.
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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