Top 100 wines of Maury
Discover the top 100 best wines of Maury of Maury as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Maury and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Maury
Maury is a town in the northern Roussillon region of southern France. Its name is best known as an appellation for the natural Sweet wines produced around the town, although in 2011 the separate AOC Maury Sec came into effect for Dry red wines, due to the recognition that a local wine industry based entirely on fortified wine was too narrowly focused. The natural sweet wines of Maury are mainly produced from the Grenache grapes (Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris). They are produced in a style very similar to the sweet wines of Banyuls, 35 miles (57km) to the southeast, which also use Grenache.
The wines come in red, rosé and white, with the Color resulting from the rigorous winemaking techniques employed. In their youth, these wines are Tannic and intensely Fruity, but they become more flavourful and deeply coloured as they age. Maury Sec wines also focus on Grenache, although Mourvèdre, Syrah and Carignane are also allowed. Although still a small appellation - only 220 hectares were declared in 2014 - the wines have quickly gained a reputation for being among the best Full-bodied reds produced in France.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Maury
wines from the region of Maury go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or pasta such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, autumn pumpkin pie or lasagna bolognese express.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Maury
On the nose in the region of Maury often reveals types of flavors of non oak, cocoa or honey and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, cinnamon or white pepper. In the mouth in the region of Maury is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
News from the vineyard of Maury
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