In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: dried apricot, orange marmalade, almond, honey, white flowers

Palate: concentrated apricot, quince, caramel, almond paste, long sweet finish

The Reserve Muscat from Coyeux; more concentrated and richer than the standard cuvee, with brief time in old oak adding almond and caramel notes.

What it pairs with

  • Tarte Tatin
    Caramelised apple tart is a natural partner for the wine's apricot and caramel.
  • Creme brulee
    Sweet Muscat with cream custard is a classic southern French dessert pairing.

History

The Reserve Muscat was introduced by Coyeux to offer a richer, more concentrated alternative to the standard cuvee. Brief time in old wood adds complexity without masking the grape's aromatic purity.

  1. 1995 — Coyeux Reserve Muscat first produced with brief old-oak ageing

Facts

Producer
Domaine de Coyeux
Grapes
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (100%)
Classification
Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
Oak
Short period in old demi-muids
ABV
15.5%
Price
EUR 28-45 for 50cl at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Tags

fortified vdn full body low tannin medium acid medium term mood elegant mood festive muscat blanc a petits grains occasion celebration occasion special old vines old world pairs with creme brulee pairs with foie gras pairs with fruit desserts price trade up sweet
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