Top 100 red wines of Beaumes-de-Venise

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Beaumes-de-Venise of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Beaumes-de-Venise and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Beaumes-de-Venise

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.

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Beaumes-de-Venise

red wines from the region of Beaumes-de-Venise go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, sauté of lamb with curry or duck sleeves in cider.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Beaumes-de-Venise

On the nose in the region of Beaumes-de-Venise often reveals types of flavors of cherry, honey or floral and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or mushroom. In the mouth in the region of Beaumes-de-Venise is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

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