History

Founded in 1910 in the heart of the village of Maury, in the Agly Valley, the Vignerons de Maury cooperative is one of the historical pillars of the appellation. With 200 members, it preserves an ancestral expertise in natural sweet wines, with a particular mastery of Vieilles Réserves. The black schist terroir, typical of Roussillon, provides Grenache with the perfect environment to produce powerful, complex wines with great longevity. This 2004 vintage, particularly well-balanced, perfectly illustrates the tradition and excellence of the estate.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified according to the traditional Vins Doux Naturels method. After a long maceration on the skins, fermentation is halted by mutage with neutral grape spirit, preserving the natural sugars. The wine is then aged oxidatively in old casks and barrels. This patient aging develops a noble rancio with aromas of dried fruits, coffee, and spices.

Tasting Notes

Its deep tawny color announces a wine of character. The nose captivates with intensity: candied morello cherries, blackberries, prunes, cocoa, coffee, with hints of hazelnut and walnut. On the palate, the broad, silky attack is balanced by a fresh and elegant structure, leading to a long, warm, and persistent finish. Excellent with dark chocolate desserts, coffee-caramel entremets, or dried fruit tarts; also pairs beautifully with aged Comté, Roquefort, roasted duck, or game birds. Serve between 12 and 14 °C.