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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
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In the glass
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.More wines for fruit tarts →
- Creme brulee Sweet Muscat with cream custard is a classic southern French dessert pairing.More wines for dessert →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine de Coyeux Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Reserve
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- 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. 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.
- 1995Coyeux 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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