Thunevin-Calvet Maury Vin Doux 1982

Thunevin-Calvet Maury Vin Doux 1982 - Maury, France

Producer's notes:

The Domaine was born in 2001 from the meeting of two winegrowers: Jean-Luc Thunevin, owner of Château Valandraud in Saint-Emilion and Jean-Roger Calvet from Maury. “Vins Doux Naturels” date back from the 13th century. It is quite rare to stumble upon an old “vintage Maury” as this unique form of winemaking is usually made by blending the grapes of several vintages. Years of patience haven’t wrinkled this exceptional wine with its light brown caramel coat. The whole exudes harmony, finesse, and complexity. 

Food and wine pairings: To drink as an aperitif or with blue-veined cheeses, blueberry tarts, black fig desserts, chocolate cakes. Serve at 14-15°C.

Aging: Drink now or age for up to 100 years.

What we say:

Thunevin-Calvet’s 1982 Maury is a magnificent example of a mature vin doux naturel, showing how time has deepened and refined the power of old Grenache fortified in the Pyrenean foothills. On the nose it delivers a rich bouquet of black raspberries and stewed cherry, intertwined with cocoa, coffee and dark chocolate, finishing with subtle dried-fruit, walnut and hazelnut notes - a tapestry of fruit, table-wine sweetness and evolved oxidative character. On the palate, it is silky and layered: jammy red and black fruit, prunes and fig-like dried fruit lead into waves of coffee, cocoa, nutty warmth and gentle spice, all carried by soft yet present tannins and a lingering, decadent finish.

Grape variety: 100% Grenache (Vin Doux Naturel)

Style: Mature fortified sweet red - rich, smooth and complex, with oxidative depth

Drink window: Drink now; will continue to evolve and offer character for many decades to come (if you can be that patient!)

Perfect for: Blue-veined or mature cheeses, fig or dark-fruit desserts, chocolate- or coffee-based desserts, or as contemplative after-dinner sipper

A decadent, time-honed Maury - a rare treat that marries Grenache intensity with decades of oxidative complexity and the smooth richness only a 1982 vin doux naturel can offer.