The wine region of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is located in the region of Beaumes-de-Venise of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bernardins or the Domaine Alain Ignace produce mainly wines natural sweet, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise are Chardonnay, Mourvèdre and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cheese or apples and sometimes also flavors of white peach, raisin or mint.
In the mouth of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 58 estates and châteaux in the of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, producing 90 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork.
I clearly remember the summer of 2014 in the Rhône. We were there on holiday, staying not far from the hill of Hermitage. It rained incessantly, I got tonsillitis and we had to rush our two-year-old son to hospital with a severed thumb. It wasn’t the best holiday we’ve ever had. That wet summer of 2014 also made an indelible impression on the wines. The 2013 vintage wasn’t without its challenges either – it was certainly unlucky for some. Positioned between the excellent 2012 and 2015, the 2013s ...
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...
Find Matt Walls’ 22 top-value northern Rhône whites below, and look out for his top 52 northern Rhône reds under £30 which will be published on 11th October. The northern Rhône produces just 5% of the total volume made in the broader Rhône Valley growing area. As demand for these wines increases, it’s not surprising to see prices ticking up. But it’s still possible to find some excellent wines retailing under £30 a bottle in the UK. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 22 great val ...
