Mas Amiel - Maury Fortified Red 1969
Red
1969
Languedoc-Roussillon
Maury
Grenache
Biodynamic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
90% Grenache noir, 5% Maccabeu, 5% Carignan
Tasting notes
Like the ever-shifting sands of time, layers of flavour flit by, sometimes reappearing in a different dimension altogether. Raisins, prunes, cocoa and toasted nuts offer an initial burst of Port-like aromas. Plums, damsons and sweet spices evolve into orange peel, figs and fresh tobacco. As with the very essence of time itself, the flavours are never-ending
Expert Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94/100
" The oldest vintage-dated Maury still being sold by Mas Ariel, the 1969 Maury Vintage is sweet, silky and succulent, with smoky notes that are beginning to take over from the walnut flavors still at the core. It's medium to full-bodied, and while in no immediate danger of cracking up, I don't see it getting any better from here. Drink up." 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.