Mas Amiel : Oiseau Rare 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for Oiseau Rare 2022 from Mas Amiel

Tasting

Color
Deep and intense red, it reflects the richness of the Maury terroir.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. More complex nuances of dried rose petals, wild cherry, and cistus enrich this seductive profile.

Palate
The texture is creamy and salivating, offering a beautiful indulgence. The powdery tannins bring a refreshing dimension, while the tactile and mineral structure unfolds with elegance. The finish is long, marked by a beautiful tension.

Food and wine pairings

Oiseau Rare 2022 will ideally pair with a blood orange tajine, as well as with meats in sauce or a pork roast with figs.

An expressive and intense red wine from Roussillon

The property

The history of the Domain Mas Amiel began in 1816, when a 10-hectare estate called Domaine des Goudous and owned by a churchman was gambled at a gaming table. Luck did not smile on him and his stake went to Raymond Etienne Amiel, a civil engineer. His lands were taken over in 1907 by the banker Charles Dupuy. His son Jean, who succeeded him in 1916, created a natural sweet wine. In 1999, Olivier Decelle took over Mas Amiel, which now covers 226 hectares, 155 of which are planted with vines, and gave it an international dimension. He also developed a range of dry wines that gained its nobility in 2011 with the creation of the AOC Maury sec. Today, the estate is one of the must-see references in Roussillon.

The vineyard

Oiseau Rare comes from the terroirs of Maury in the Roussillon, characterized by shale soils that give the wine its distinctive minerality. The estate practices 100% biodynamic farming, with light soil work. This respectful approach to the terroir faithfully illustrates the landscape and unique terroir of Mas Amiel. The Grenache vines are particularly old, some having been planted in 1914.

Vinification and aging

For Oiseau Rare 2022, the grapes are hand-picked and undergo a rigorous double manual sorting. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts for fermentation. The infusion process is gentle, allowing for delicate extraction of aromas and tannins. Aging continues in tanks until bottling, with no addition of SO2 during this period. A slight sulfiting is carried out just before bottling to ensure the stability of the wine.

Blend

Grenache
Carignan