1977 Muse Vintage Wines Maury L'Archiviste

Producer: Muse Vintage Wines  
Region: Maury, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 
Varietal: Grenache  
Year: 1977 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Located in small village of Sainte Colombe de la Commanderie, on the terroir of Aspres, at the foothills of Mont Canigou, the last peak in the Pyrenees before the Mediterranean sea. Aspres means arid or dry in Cataln, depicting the chalky clay and schist soil of the region, which is the best terroir for vins doux naturels made of Grenache noir, Maccabeo and Grenache gris. Georges Mossé (1884 – 1964), the father of the current owner, decided to not sell the entire harvest each year but instead preserve some great vintages in oak after WWI. That’s why we are fortunate to have these exceptional wines in barrels." 

About the Producer: 

"Called “the Archivist” by wine journalist Jancis Robinson, Philippe is passionate and meticulous. He has worked with the French government and authorities of the region to access all of the relevant information for each wine he is releasing, allowing him to precisely identify the family, origin and vintage from which the barrels came. These extremely refined, traditionally fortified wines represent the very best wines in the region, covering three appellations – Rivesaltes, Banyuls and Maury – with vintages spanning from 1874 to 1988." 

Alcohol: 17%  

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