The wine region of Beaumes-de-Venise is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Balma Vénitia or the Domaine de Durban produce mainly wines red, white and natural sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beaumes-de-Venise are Mourvèdre, Counoise and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beaumes-de-Venise often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lime or raisin and sometimes also flavors of caramel, honeysuckle or pear.
In the mouth of Beaumes-de-Venise is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 101 estates and châteaux in the of Beaumes-de-Venise, producing 194 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Beaumes-de-Venise go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese.
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
wines from the region of Beaumes-de-Venise go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of express seafood spaghetti, apple cake or pork roulades with cream and mushrooms.
On the nose in the region of Beaumes-de-Venise often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, black cherries or smoke and sometimes also flavors of cedar, nutmeg or cassis. In the mouth in the region of Beaumes-de-Venise is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
It’s easy to forget that the southern Rhône’s four most prevalent red varieties aren’t indigenous. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre all appear to originate from Spain; Syrah made its way down the river from the northern Rhône. Of the long tail of other grapes, most have their roots closer to home. Plantings have dwindled in recent years, but today local varieties are experiencing renewed interest. One that’s finding a lot of fans – both in the Rhône and further afield – is Counoise. Scroll down ...
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 ...
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 ...
