Domaine des Bernardins MUSCAT Beaumes de Venise 2020
Tasting Note
The viticulture is essentially done by hand. Five people work full-time in the vineyards. They are supplemented by seasonal employees who work during bunch thinning and the harvest in order to bring out the very best in the vines. Working by hand and the attention each vine gets are fundamental. Pruning, de-budding, trellising, leaf removal and picking are thus carried out by hand with the utmost care.
When making the wines, the Muscat de Beaumes de Venise plays a central role and requires great care. After picking the grapes by hand, they are pressed straightaway to ferment the juice without skins. There are no added yeasts and the alcoholic fermentation is kept in check by temperature control. Vin Doux Naturel winemaking involves stopping fermentation to preserve the grapes’ natural sweetness. During vinification, the vats are watched day and night and the fortifying spirit is added just at the right moment. At this stage, the wine’s final balance is at stake. The wine is then aged in stainless steel tanks for 6 months before bottling.
Food Matching
Some dining suggestions from our team that will work well with this product.
Cheese- Blue Cheese
- Chocolate based puddings
- Fruit based puddings
- Grand Liver Pate (Foie Gras)
