The 2021 Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise is an exceptional Vin Doux Naturel crafted by one of the appellation’s most respected family estates. Produced from 100% Muscat à Petits Grains Blanc, this award-winning dessert wine perfectly captures the vibrant aromatics and natural sweetness that have made Beaumes-de-Venise one of France’s most celebrated sweet wine regions.
The bouquet is intensely fragrant, revealing aromas of orange blossom, honeysuckle, ripe apricot, peach, lychee, candied citrus peel, and exotic tropical fruits, layered with delicate floral notes and hints of honey. On the palate, it is luxuriously rich yet wonderfully fresh, with vibrant acidity balancing the luscious sweetness. Flavours of apricot, mango, orange marmalade, white peach, honey, and citrus blossom unfold into a long, elegant, and beautifully refreshing finish.
This versatile sweet wine is equally delicious as an aperitif, paired with foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, panna cotta, fresh berries, or simply enjoyed lightly chilled on its own.
Tasting Notes:
Apricot, white peach, lychee, orange blossom, honeysuckle, honey, candied citrus, tropical fruit.
Food Pairing:
Foie gras, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, panna cotta, fresh berries, almond pastries.
Accolades:
Domaine des Bernardins is regarded as one of the benchmark producers of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, with generations of family winemaking dedicated to producing elegant, expressive, and age-worthy sweet wines. The estate has consistently earned critical acclaim for its outstanding quality and authenticity.
Vineyard & Terroir:
Located in the heart of Beaumes-de-Venise in the Southern Rhône Valley, the vineyards benefit from abundant Mediterranean sunshine, cooling Mistral winds, and limestone-clay soils. These ideal growing conditions allow Muscat à Petits Grains to develop exceptional aromatic intensity while retaining vibrant natural acidity, creating wines of remarkable freshness, balance, and longevity.
Why We Like It:
This is one of France’s finest expressions of Muscat. Intensely aromatic yet never overly heavy, it offers the perfect harmony of sweetness, freshness, and elegance. Whether served with dessert, cheese, or enjoyed on its own, Domaine des Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise is a truly unforgettable sweet wine that showcases the best of the Southern Rhône.
