This Maury from Domaine Mas de Lavail is a vin doux naturel; a Port-like fortified wine similar to Banyuls, in this case made from 100% old-vine Grenache. The colour is a very intense purple/black, and the nose has a lovely perfume of violets and old roses, with a kirsch-like cherry fruit, plenty of spice, and a gentle note of toffee and brown sugar. On the palate it is just delicious: a big, warming, beautifully sweet slick of luscious red fruits floods over the tongue, backed up by a warming core of cinnamon and clove, and a fudge-like, sweet and marmalade background. There`s a spritely edge of tannins and a lovely acidity that dries the sides of the mouth and counteracts the sweetness, to leave an elegant and very, very long, poised finish. Terrific and delicious stuff and a great price for southern France`s equivalent of a single-quinta vintage Port. The recommended serving temperature for this Maury is approximately 18°C to be enjoyed as an aperitif, with blue veined cheeses or chocolate. 16% abv.
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