Weekend at Venise Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
A treasure trove of fruit aromas to discover: balance and freshness are the hallmarks of this Muscat!
Grape varieties
100% Muscat white with small grains.
Terroir
At the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the soil benefits from a micloclimate protected from the wind. Sandy soils with chalky sediments (oyster and ammonite fossils).
Age of vines
30 years old.
Area
2,30 ha.
Viticulture
Organic farming. Ploughing, natural grass cover every other row, compost of sheep for soil life, leaf thinning.
Winemaking
Hand harvesting. Selective picking of grapes. Direct pressing, settling, fermentation at very low temperature. Addition of alcohol to stop fermentation. Sterilizing filtration before bottling.
Tasting
Pale yellow color with greenish hints. Intense and complex nose : flowers, white fruits and exotic fruits. The palate is elegant, fine with great length : crisp grape with honey notes. More complex aromas appear with age : candied orange, dried apricots…
Availability
75 cl or 50 cl
Agreements
fruit dessert, apéritive, blue cheese, melon, foie gras.
Guard
From 5 to 10 years