
Castell d'Agly Maury Sec
Castell d'Agly Maury Sec
Region
AOP Maury Sec
Winemaker notes
The Maury appellation was officially permitted to produce dry wines as an AOP in 2011. The region is comprised of approximately 700 acres of vineyards located upstream from the Agly Valley, situated at the base of the Corbières Mountains foothills. The hillside vineyards of black schist surround the village of Maury to the south.
Viticultural Notes
The vineyards are located at an altitude of around 200m. The Maury appellations is further inland and less influence by the Mediterranean, thus creating a hot, arid environment. This altitude and inland positioning results in greater diurnal shift in daytime and nighttime temperatures, helping to increase concentration and preserve acidity levels. Black schist soils help retain daytime heat to further ripening in the evenings. The Cazes family has some of the oldest Carignan vines in the Roussillon. Grapes are hand-harvested in multiple passes to ensure optimal ripeness of every cluster. The yield is 25hl/ha.
Vintage Notes
2015 Vintage: An excellent vintage overall in terms of quality and quantity. The winter and spring were mild, kick starting the growing season earlier than normal. The region's southerly latitude spared any risk of frost with the earlier bud break. Starting in May, temperatures were warm, with cooler evenings that preserved acidities, and occasional rain storms showering the region with 30 to 50mm of rain each time spared the vines from hydric stress. The tramontane wind blew normally which reduced disease pressure and cooled vineyards. Red wines have balanced tannins and acidity with aromatic lift and rich, ripe fruit concentration.
Wine | Castell d'Agly Maury Sec |
Estate | Domaine Cazes |
Vintage | 2015 |
Varietal | 80% Grenache, 20% Carignan |
Region | AOP Maury Sec |
Vine Age | 50-80 years |
Soil | Black schist |
Farming | Certified Organic and Biodynamic |
Fermentation | Bunches are 100% destemmed. Fermentation in stainless steel at 25C with gentle extraction by traditional pumpovers. |
Aging | Aging in stainless steel and bottled in 2016 just prior to harvest. |
Alcohol | 15% |
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