The Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise is a sweet wine with a beautiful freshness and an enchanting aroma of rose and apricot.
Presentation
The vintage
The 2024 vintage is distinguished by a low volume of harvest but an exceptional maturity of the grapes due in particular to a dry summer and the beneficial effects of the Mistral wind. The climatic conditions also allowed for a long maturation, with cool nights beneficial for the vines' rest and promoting a beautiful balance between fruitiness and tension. The vineyard team showed resilience and expertise, managing the risks of diseases and consolidating the remarkable quality of this harvest, which began on September 10. This highly anticipated vintage should fully express the characteristics of the Beaume de Venise terroir. The first tastings reveal rich and balanced taste sensations.
Location
The Domaine des Bernardins is located in Beaumes de Venise on the southern slope of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in the southern part of the Rhône Valley.
Terroir
Soft limestone soils interspersed with sandy marlstone areas.
In the vineyard
Cultural practices are essentially manual. Soil maintenance is done through traditional plowing. Organic fertilizers are based on grape marc.
The estate works and adheres to the national "sustainable agriculture" standard.
We favor cultural and biological methods to minimize the use of phytosanitary products. Soil cover crops, shoot thinning and leaf removal from vines, maintaining biodiversity along the plot: olive trees, almond trees, rosemary, capers, and cypresses.
The estate works and adheres to the national "sustainable agriculture" standard.
We favor cultural and biological methods to minimize the use of phytosanitary products. Soil cover crops, shoot thinning and leaf removal from vines, maintaining biodiversity along the plot: olive trees, almond trees, rosemary, capers, and cypresses.
Winemaking
After manual harvesting, we carry out pressing to perform fermentation in the liquid phase. Without adding yeast, we control alcoholic fermentation through temperature management.
Vinification in Vin Doux Naturel requires stopping fermentation to retain the sweetness from the grapes. The balance of the wine is determined at the time of fortification.
Vinification in Vin Doux Naturel requires stopping fermentation to retain the sweetness from the grapes. The balance of the wine is determined at the time of fortification.
Ageing
The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for the 6 months before to bottling.
Varietals
Muscat à petits grains blancs : 75%
Muscat à petits grains noirs : 25%
Muscat à petits grains noirs : 25%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % vol.
Production volume : 450 hectoliters
Surface area of the vineyard : 17 ha
Yield : 30 hL/ha
Age of vines : 50 years old
Residual Sugar : 110 g/l g/l
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Advice
Serving
Serve at 8°C.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, Over 15 years
Tasting
The emblematic color of our estate, slighlty amber hue with pink reflects.
On the nose, a very floral bouquet opens on roses, freesia and muscat grapes hint. Then evolves into citrus aromas, of lemon, lime and exotic fruits.
On the palate, the wine is lively and you could find aromas perceived on the nose, complemented by pineapple flavors. This aromatic palette culminates in a fresh finish with hint of verbena.
On the nose, a very floral bouquet opens on roses, freesia and muscat grapes hint. Then evolves into citrus aromas, of lemon, lime and exotic fruits.
On the palate, the wine is lively and you could find aromas perceived on the nose, complemented by pineapple flavors. This aromatic palette culminates in a fresh finish with hint of verbena.
Food pairings
Accompanies appetizers, desserts. It is appreciated with foie gras, it harmonizes with Roquefort cheese, and it maintains its personality with chocolate.
Recipes
Moelleux au Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Reviews
"Le muscat est d'une gourmandise absolue, avec un équilibre fruit-alcool magistral. Une valeur sûre."
