Domaine Cabirau Serge & Nicolas Maury Sec 2013

This red is from the south of France in the Roussillon region, from a region named Maury, which is west of the Rhône and planted to similar grape varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. These grapes go into more well-known reds like Côtes-du-Rhônes and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Here you will see on the label: Maury Sec, which means Dry Maury, because the appellation, which neighbors the only-slightly-more-well-known, Banyuls, was traditionally known for fortified reds, more similar to Port in style, than they were known for dry table reds. However, today we are seeing a new trend in the region for the contemporary taste and style, and this red is a blockbuster example. Pair with similar fare as you would with flavorful Rhônes, like grilled red meats, stews, roasts, cheeses, pâté, hints of Provence herbs and dark, spicy olives.