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Les Vignerons de Maury
Les Vignerons de Maury, a Roussillon cooperative since 1910: Maury natural sweet wines and dry Maury. Direct from the estate...
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Les Vignerons de Maury: the soul of a Cathar and Catalan terroir
Les Vignerons de Maury - Cooperative winery of the Roussillon since 1910, AOC Maury
Les Vignerons de Maury form a century-old cooperative of the Roussillon, guardian of a black-schist terroir where grenache reigns, in naturally sweet wines and Maury Sec.
Founded in 1910 and overlooked by the Cathar castle of Quéribus, the Maury winery brings together nearly 130 members over 900 hectares of black schist. Renowned naturally sweet wines and Maury Sec, king grenache: an exceptional terroir to discover direct on Avenue des Vins.
Founded in 1910, the Maury cooperative winery is far more than a place of winemaking: it is a piece of Roussillon history, at the crossroads of Occitan, Cathar and Catalan cultures. Overlooked by the castle of Quéribus, a high place of Cathar country, the vineyard flourishes between the Corbières range and the first foothills of the Pyrenees. Here, on poor soils of black schist and under a hot, windy climate, grenache reigns supreme.
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A century-old winery at the heart of the Roussillon
For more than 100 years, the Maury winery has embodied winegrower solidarity. Born from a need to unite against wine crises, it still brings together nearly 130 members today. Together, they carry on a collective model founded on the pooling of know-how, equality between winegrowers and respect for the land.
This organisation has made it possible to preserve an exceptional vineyard where tradition combines with innovation.
Maury: naturally sweet wines and dry wines
The Maury appellation is one of the oldest in France, recognised as early as 1936 for its naturally sweet wines. These fortified wines, made by stopping fermentation through the addition of wine spirit, retain the natural sweetness of the grape.
Maury Tuilés. Notes of cocoa, prune and roasting.
Maury Ambrés. Aromas of candied orange, honey and dried fruit.
Maury Grenats. Fruity intensity and gourmand tannins.
Maury Blancs. Freshness and aromas of flowers and pears.
In 2011, the appellation gained a new dimension: Maury Sec. Made mainly from black grenache, sometimes blended with carignan, syrah or mourvèdre, it embodies the modern, fruity expression of the terroir.
A unique terroir: black schist and Mediterranean climate
The Maury vineyard spans 900 hectares, at the heart of the Agly valley. The black schist forms a poor soil that naturally limits yields, giving the grapes exceptional concentration. The Mediterranean climate, marked by more than 260 days of sun a year and the tramontane wind, shapes powerful, balanced wines with a strong ageing potential.
Grenache, the king of Maury
Grenache is the emblematic grape of the region. In three colours, white, grey and black, it gives birth to a palette of wines from the mineral freshness of the whites to the aromatic power of the reds. The vines, often more than 50 years old, are goblet-pruned and hand-harvested, guaranteeing artisanal work and consistent quality.
Committed men and women
To be a winegrower in Maury is to accept hard work on steep, stony lands, but also to live a daily passion. The cooperative values the know-how of men and women alike, today present at every level: winemaking, management, presidency and work in the vines. This diverse collective proudly flies the colours of a unique appellation.
A range of authentic wines
Naturally sweet wines. Récolte, Pollen, Vieille Réserve, Chabert de Barbera…
Dry red wines. Nature de Schiste, Roches Noires, Terra Novo…
Cuvée Tradition Maury Sec. The fruit of 10 years' work and a symbol of the appellation's renewal.
As vintages and availability change, the selection shown on Avenue des Vins may vary; here are the main families of Maury wines.
Maury Grenat - Vin Doux Naturel
AOC Maury - fruity intensity and gourmand tannins, on black grenache.
Maury Tuilé - Vin Doux Naturel
AOC Maury - oxidative ageing: notes of cocoa, prune and roasting.
Maury Ambré - Vin Doux Naturel
AOC Maury - aromas of candied orange, honey and dried fruit.
Maury Blanc - Vin Doux Naturel
AOC Maury - freshness and aromas of flowers and pears.
Maury Sec
AOC Maury Sec (since 2011) - black grenache, sometimes carignan, syrah or mourvèdre: the modern, fruity expression of the terroir.
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Why choose Les Vignerons de Maury
A century-old, cooperative winery. Since 1910, nearly 130 members united around the same Cathar and Catalan terroir.
A black-schist terroir. 900 hectares in the Agly valley, more than 260 days of sun and the tramontane wind.
King grenache. White, grey and black, on often over-fifty-year-old vines, hand-harvested.
Sweet wines and Maury Sec. From Tuilés, Ambrés, Grenats and Blancs to the modern expression of Maury Sec.
Direct from the winery. You order as close as possible to the winegrowers, with careful shipping across France and Europe.
Your questions about Maury wines
Where is the Vignerons de Maury winery located?
The Vignerons de Maury winery is in Maury, in the Roussillon (Pyrénées-Orientales), at the heart of the Agly valley. The vineyard unfolds between the Corbières range and the first foothills of the Pyrenees, overlooked by the Cathar castle of Quéribus.
How long has the Maury cooperative existed?
The Maury cooperative winery was founded in 1910. Born from a need to unite against wine crises, it has embodied winegrower solidarity for over 100 years and today brings together nearly 130 members.
What is a Maury vin doux naturel?
A Maury vin doux naturel (naturally sweet wine) is a fortified wine: fermentation is stopped by adding wine spirit, which preserves the natural sweetness of the grape. The Maury appellation, one of the oldest in France, has been recognised for its naturally sweet wines since 1936.
What are the different styles of sweet Maury?
There are Maury Grenats (fruity intensity, gourmand tannins), Maury Tuilés (cocoa, prune, roasting), Maury Ambrés (candied orange, honey, dried fruit) and Maury Blancs (freshness, flowers and pears). Each style reflects a method of ageing.
What is Maury Sec?
Maury Sec was born in 2011, adding a new dimension to the appellation. Made mainly from black grenache, sometimes blended with carignan, syrah or mourvèdre, it embodies the modern, fruity expression of the terroir.
What makes the Maury terroir unique?
The vineyard spans 900 hectares of black schist, a poor soil that naturally limits yields and gives the grapes exceptional concentration. The Mediterranean climate, with more than 260 days of sun a year and the tramontane wind, shapes powerful, age-worthy wines.
Why is grenache the king of Maury?
Grenache is the emblematic grape of Maury. In three colours, white, grey and black, it yields a palette from the mineral freshness of the whites to the aromatic power of the reds. The vines, often more than 50 years old, are goblet-pruned and hand-harvested.
Are the Maury vines hand-harvested?
Yes. On these steep, stony lands, the vines, often more than 50 years old, are goblet-pruned and hand-harvested. This artisanal work guarantees consistent quality and respect for the grape.
What are the Vignerons de Maury cuvees?
The range includes naturally sweet wines (Récolte, Pollen, Vieille Réserve, Chabert de Barbera), dry red wines (Nature de Schiste, Roches Noires, Terra Novo) and the Cuvée Tradition Maury Sec, a symbol of the appellation's renewal.
How should you enjoy and pair a sweet Maury?
Maury Grenats and Tuilés pair with chocolate, cocoa desserts and blue cheeses; the Ambrés elevate dried-fruit desserts, tarts and foie gras; the Maury Blancs are enjoyed as an aperitif or with fruity desserts. Serve them cool, around 12-14°C.
Which dishes pair with Maury Sec?
Maury Sec, fruity and structured, pairs with grilled meats, game, dishes in sauce and aged cheeses. Its power and freshness make it an ideal companion to Mediterranean and Catalan cuisine.
Can Maury wines be cellared?
Yes. The black schist and the climate give the wines a strong ageing potential. The naturally sweet wines, especially the Tuilés and Ambrés, can age for many years; the Maury Sec also evolves well over several years.
Where can you buy Maury wines directly?
The available Vignerons de Maury cuvees can be ordered directly on Avenue des Vins, as close as possible to the winery, with careful shipping across France and throughout Europe. The selection and vintages change with each delivery.
Keen to discover and order online the flagship cuvees of Maury, between naturally sweet wines and Maury Sec?
Direct from the winery, at the heart of the Roussillon
Les Vignerons de Maury - Cooperative winery of the Roussillon since 1910, 900 hectares of black schist, AOC Maury (naturally sweet wines and Maury Sec).
Maury Grenat, Tuilé, Ambré, Blanc and Maury Sec, on king grenache
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