In the glass
Aroma: fresh apricot, peach blossom, orange zest, jasmine, honey
Palate: apricot jam, mandarin, fresh flowers, sweet honey, clean finish
A fresh, floral Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise from Coyeux; delicate apricot and peach blossom with natural sweetness and clean acidity. An ideal dessert aperitif or pairing for fresh fruit.
What it pairs with
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Strawberry tart with cream
The wine's apricot and honey sweetness complements fresh strawberry desserts. -
Foie gras terrine
Sweet Muscat with salty, fatty foie gras is a southern French classic. -
Fresh cantaloupe melon
The wine's stone-fruit and floral character echoes melon's sweetness.
How to serve Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Strawberry tart with cream, Foie gras terrine, Fresh cantaloupe melon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine de Coyeux is a family estate in Beaumes-de-Venise, farming old Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains on the village's clay-limestone soils below the Dentelles de Montmirail. The Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC is one of the oldest VDN appellations in France.
- 1978 — Coyeux establishes its Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise production
- 1943 — Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC established in 1945
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Coyeux
- Grapes
- Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (100%)
- Classification
- Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak; served young and cold
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 for 50cl at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1978
Frequently asked about Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
What does Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise taste like?
On the nose, fresh apricot, peach blossom, orange zest, jasmine, honey. On the palate, apricot jam, mandarin, fresh flowers, sweet honey, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A fresh, floral Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise from Coyeux; delicate apricot and peach blossom with natural sweetness and clean acidity. An ideal dessert aperitif or pairing for fresh fruit.
When should I drink Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise?
Strawberry tart with cream is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie gras terrine and Fresh cantaloupe melon. The wine's apricot and honey sweetness complements fresh strawberry desserts.
What grapes are in Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise?
The blend is Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (100%). The wine is classified as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC.