Maury 1987 L'Archiviste

Professional reviews

Jancis Robinson (16.50)

Cask sample. From co-op of Maury. Recently bottled.
Deeper, redder colour than the 1988 Rivesaltes because this is 100% Grenache Noir. Fox red. Hint of cheesiness on the nose and tastes very much of the hot climate. Some astringency. Not that sweet but definitely chewy.

BOW (8)

Robert Parker (93)

The 1987 Maury L'Archiviste it is a single barrel (demi-muid) of 100% Grenache Noir coming from the co-op, which is known to have kept at least one barrel of every vintage since the mid-seventies. It has a very harmonious bouquet with kirsch, eau-de-vie, menthol and cardamom, nicely defined and not as powerful as you might expect. The palate is rounded and, again, very harmonious with no rough edges. There is a prickle of lemongrass and ginger on the back palate, complemented by fennel, cumin and oregano toward the caressing finish. This is a beautifully crafted Maury courtesy of Philippe Gayral, and it comes highly recommended.