Mas Amiel Vintage Maury AOC Grenache VDN

Maury Sec AOC, France

The classic Maury expression — Grenache Noir fortified with neutral grape spirit to preserve natural sweetness, then aged in glass bonbonnes (demijohns) set outside in the Maury sun for one year to develop the characteristic 'rancio' oxidative complexity. Deep ruby-garnet with aromas of dried cherry, fig, coffee, dark chocolate, and prune d'Agen. The palate is rich and complex with balanced residual sweetness and the distinctive Maury mineral depth.

Pairing intelligence

• dessert: Maury VDN and dark chocolate is one of France's great dessert pairings — the fortified wine's dried fruit and coffee notes are natural companions for intense cacao preparations
• dessert: The traditional Catalan dessert with the region's fortified wine — the wine's dried fruit and vanilla echo the custard's richness while providing complementary complexity