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Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: orange blossom, lychee, rose water, ripe apricot, citrus
Palate: peach nectar, floral sweetness, honey, light mineral acidity, clean finish
One of Beaumes-de-Venise's most traditional producers; the Muscat from Bernardins is floral, perfumed, and delicate with rose water and lychee notes from high-altitude Muscat vines.
What it pairs with
- Fresh fruit salad with citrus and mint Floral, lychee-accented sweetness lifts the freshness of fruit salad.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Macarons and patisserie Fragrant Muscat complements delicate patisserie perfectly.
With cheese
How to serve Domaine des Bernardins 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. Fresh fruit salad with citrus and mint, Macarons and patisserie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Aubert family's Domaine des Bernardins has produced Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise since the 1960s from high-altitude vines on the rocky slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail. One of the most traditionally styled estates in the appellation.
- 1965Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise first produced by the Aubert family
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine des Bernardins · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (100%)
- Classification
- Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 for 50cl at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1965
Frequently asked about Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
What does Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise taste like?
On the nose, orange blossom, lychee, rose water, ripe apricot, citrus. On the palate, peach nectar, floral sweetness, honey, light mineral acidity, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. One of Beaumes-de-Venise's most traditional producers; the Muscat from Bernardins is floral, perfumed, and delicate with rose water and lychee notes from high-altitude Muscat vines.
When should I drink Domaine des Bernardins 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 des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise?
Fresh fruit salad with citrus and mint is the canonical pairing; Macarons and patisserie is the other strong match. Floral, lychee-accented sweetness lifts the freshness of fruit salad.
What grapes are in Domaine des Bernardins 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.
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