Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

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.

How to serve Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Reserve

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small fortified-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Tarte Tatin, Creme brulee. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Reserve

What does Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Reserve taste like?

On the nose, dried apricot, orange marmalade, almond, honey, white flowers. On the palate, concentrated apricot, quince, caramel, almond paste, long sweet finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long 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.

When should I drink Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Reserve?

Drink 2-8 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 Reserve?

Tarte Tatin is the canonical pairing; Creme brulee is the other strong match. Caramelised apple tart is a natural partner for the wine's apricot and caramel.

What grapes are in Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Reserve?

The blend is Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (100%). The wine is classified as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC.

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