Mas Amiel - Maury Fortified Red 1980

Grape

Grenache 90%, 5% Macabeo 5% Carignan.

Tasting notes

Russet color with brown reflections. Intense notes of dark chocolate, baked figs  and accompanied with fresh mint. Frank and surprising, yet bold and powerful attack with a hint of freshness from the acidity, along with aromas of fig, fresh nut and perfect balance between alcohol and fruit.

Expert Ratings

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94 / 100 

“The seductive 1980 Maury vintage features walnut-aged aromas but also plentiful cherry fruit, even after nearly 40 years of aging. It’s fresher and more vibrant than the NV 40 Ans. If perhaps a touch less complex. Medium to full bodied, it finishes silky and long.” Joe Czerwinski

More About The Winery

Founded in 1816, Mas Amiel is the benchmark estate of the Maury appellation in the Roussillon, southern France. With more than 200 hectares of vineyards planted on schist soils under the warm Mediterranean sun, Mas Amiel has built a reputation for producing both exceptional fortified wines and increasingly acclaimed dry reds and whites.

Originally famous for its vin doux naturel (fortified sweet wines), Mas Amiel has mastered the art of ageing Grenache-based cuvées in glass demijohns under the sun before transferring them to large oak casks, a method that creates wines of depth, complexity, and elegance. Alongside these classics, the estate now produces a remarkable range of dry wines that highlight the freshness, minerality, and terroir expression of Roussillon.

Under modern stewardship, Mas Amiel has embraced organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring that every bottle reflects the estate’s commitment to sustainability and authenticity.

For wine lovers in Singapore, Mas Amiel offers a unique opportunity to discover the soul of Roussillon — from legendary fortified reds to innovative dry wines, all crafted with passion and respect for tradition.