Nestled in the heart of Roussillon, the Maury vineyard is a true land of contrasts. Here, on black schist soils swept by the tramontane wind and bathed in sunshine, inimitable wines are born. Made primarily from Grenache noir, Maury is a traditional fortified sweet wine: rich, solar, and intense.
Thanks to the mutage technique (adding alcohol during fermentation), it retains natural sweetness that enhances its aromas of candied dark fruits, cocoa, spices, and dried fruits.
Maury Styles
- Maury Vin Doux Naturel (VDN): the historic style, vintage or old reserve, ideal as a meditation wine or paired with chocolate and rich desserts.
- Maury Tuilé: long oxidative aging in barrels, with notes of rancio, walnuts, figs, and toasted flavors.
- Maury Blanc: rarer, made from white grape varieties, developing aromas of honey, dried fruits, and spices.
- Maury Sec: since 2011, the appellation also produces dry reds, powerful and spicy, perfect for accompanying meats and world cuisines.
Grape Varieties and Terroir
- Grenache noir: emblematic grape variety (at least 75% of the blend), giving power and generosity to Maury wines.
- Complementary varieties: Syrah, Carignan, Grenache blanc, Grenache gris, Macabeu depending on styles.
- Terroir: black schists and very sunny Mediterranean climate → optimal ripeness, concentration, and intense aromas.
Why Choose a Vintage Maury?
- A journey through time: each vintage tells a story, from 1925 to today.
- An exceptional aging wine: thanks to mutage, Maury wines cross decades without losing their brilliance.
- Unique aromas: candied fruits, cocoa, coffee, figs, prunes, spices, rancio with time.
- Incomparable price-pleasure ratio: accessible compared to other great aged sweet wines.
Our Collection of Vintage Maury VDN
Renowned oenologist and Roussillon wine figure Bruno Cazes has assembled here a rare selection of old traditional and tuilé Maury wines, perfect for collectors and lovers of great dessert wines:
- Maury Traditionnel 1999 – Mas de Lavail: a rich and intense wine, marked by candied fruits and spices.
- Maury Tuilé Vieille Réserve 1974 to 2005 – Vignerons de Maury: a unique vertical covering more than 30 years of history, with evolution from fruit to rancio, walnut, and cocoa notes.
- Maury Doré – La Coume du Roy: rare vintages from 1925, 1929, 1932, 1939, 1948, and 1955. Exceptional cuvées, perfect for a vintage anniversary or special occasion.
- Maury Traditionnel 1965 – NSCR: a rare testament to the elegance and longevity of great Roussillon VDNs.
🎁 The Perfect Gift for Discerning Enthusiasts
Offering a vintage Maury is much more than a bottle: it's a piece of history to share. Each vintage embodies the year of its birth, with its nuances, climate, and unique imprint.
A Maury 1974 or 1982 would be an exceptional gift to mark an anniversary, wedding year, or jubilee. A Maury from the 1920s to 1950s becomes a patrimonial treasure, destined for the most discerning enthusiasts.
Examples from our selection:
- Maury Tuilé Vieille Réserve 1975 – Vignerons de Maury: half a century in bottle! This Maury 1975, with aromas of candied fruits and cocoa, is the ideal gift for a 50th anniversary.
- Maury 1925 – La Coume du Roy (100 years): a patrimonial wine for collectors and discerning enthusiasts. More than a gift, it's true liquid heritage.
- Maury Traditionnel 1965 NSCR (50 cl): an exceptional cuvée, ideal as a retirement gift: a mature wine, charged with history, to celebrate a life of passion.
Food and Wine Pairings with Maury
- With dark chocolate: the classic and essential Maury VDN pairing.
- With desserts: fruit tarts, chocolate fondants, roasted figs.
- With foie gras: an original alternative to Sauternes.
- With blue cheeses: Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola.
- As an aperitif: for surprising and successful sweet-savory combinations.
- For meditation: to enjoy alone, after meals, savoring its complexity.
An old Maury is much more than a wine: it's living memory. From candied fruit to chocolate through rancio notes, these cuvées cross decades with elegance. Exceptional gift, meditation wine, or collector's bottle, our unique selection of Traditional, Tuilé, and Doré Maury invites you to travel back in time, glass by glass.
FAQ – Maury Fortified Sweet Wine
What is a Maury Vin Doux Naturel? It's a fortified wine from Roussillon, made by mutage, which retains part of its natural sugars and develops rich, candied aromas.
What's the difference between Maury and Banyuls? Both are fortified sweet wines from Roussillon, but Maury is dominated by Grenache noir and distinguished by its schist terroir and tuilé or doré versions.
Can you keep a Maury for a long time? Yes! Vintage Maury wines can be kept for several decades, some still brilliant after 50 to 80 years.
What to drink with Maury? Maury perfectly accompanies chocolate, desserts, foie gras, and certain powerful cheeses like Roquefort.
Does dry Maury exist? Yes, since 2011 the appellation also produces dry red wines, powerful and spicy, which you'll find in our Roussillon wine selection.
Is Maury a good gift idea? Absolutely. A vintage Maury is a perfect gift for a discerning enthusiast. Choosing a birth year or anniversary vintage makes it a unique and memorable gesture.
Where to buy Maury? You can order your Maury online at Vinodelice, which offers a rare selection of old vintages, from 1925 to 2005.
