Maury Tuilé Vieille Reserve 1988, Vignerons de Maury
Maury Tuilé Vieille Reserve 1988, Vignerons de Maury
Price: 44,17€
DESCRIPTION
History
A balanced vintage, 1988 reflects the harmony between the power of Grenache and the freshness provided by the black schist terroir.
Vinification
Fortification with natural sweet wine, followed by long oxidative aging in old oak casks, imparting depth and complexity.
Tasting notes
Mahogany color with coppery highlights. Elegant nose of fig, prune, cocoa, and a touch of leather. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate, combining noble rancio, dried fruit, and a fresh, slightly minty finish. Pairs perfectly with a chocolate tart with hazelnut pieces."
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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