Richard Maby has two passions in life, wine and opera. To reflect these twin loves, his wines are named to honour opera. This is one of his Grand Cuvéés, and as the name Nessun Dorma suggests, you will fall in love at first taste.
The grapes are from organic vineyards in the Rhône valley village of Lirac, which shares similar terroir to its better known sibling Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The wine is a blend of Grenache and Syrah from the estate’s finest vineyards, all matured in barrels for twelve months.
Nessun Dorma reveals the depth and elegance of the terroir, with astonishing aromatic complexity. Concentrated colour with ruby red highlights. A seductive nose with exceptional aromatic purity. A concerto of red and black fruit, sweet spices, liquorice and flowers. The full-bodied, rich and fleshy expression on the palate with an incredible aromatic range is just superb.
This will happily keep in your cellar for up to 15 years.
Try this with a roast rib of beef or a slow roast shoulder of lamb.
The Rhône Valley has been a hub of wine culture since ancient times. Viticulture arrived with the Greeks in the 4th century BC. But it was the Romans who really established the vineyards and reputation of the area using the Rhône as their highway through France.
The region's wines are known for their richness, depth, and complexity, and their ability to age beautifully. They many illustrious villages including Chateauneuf du Pape and Côte-Rôtie.
Found throughout northern Spain and southern France, there are three variants: Grenache Noir, Blanc and Gris.
Grenache Noir is the most common. It is generally spicy, berry-flavored and soft on the palate. Complex and intense notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, black olives, coffee, gingerbread, honey, leather, black pepper, tar, spices, and roasted nuts can also be found.
A red grape variety that is widely planted around the world, particularly in southern France, South Africa and Australia. Typically wines are full-bodied and deeply coloured.
Generally called Syrah in the old world, or Shiraz in the new. It produces wines which are typically high in tannins and acidity, and can exhibit a range of flavors and aromas, including blackberry, black pepper, smoke, and leather.
Domaine Maby nestles in the south of the Rhone Valley near Avignon. It has been in the Maby family for over seventy years. Each generation has worked with passion and character to enhance their heritage. The vineyards are all certified organic and are in the historic appellations of Lirac and Tavel.
When Richard took on the vineyards he did so with respect and humility, nurturing wines with rigour and precision to ensure a unique moment of pleasure.
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