Domaine Des Bernardins Muscat Beaumes de Venise 2024

Domaine Des Bernardins Muscat Beaumes de Venise is a vibrant and elegant fortified white wine from the southern Rhône Valley, France, made exclusively from Muscat à Petits Grains. This vintage shines with notes of golden delicious apple, rambutan, lilac, and peach blossom honey. A white-peppercorn lift on the midpalate and hints of plumeria are supported by refreshing acidity, resulting in a refined and expressive wine ideal for diverse pairings.

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Type: Fortified White Wine
Style: Sweet, Floral
Grape Varietal: Muscat à Petits Grains
Tastes Like: Golden apple, rambutan, peach blossom honey, white pepper, plumeria
Alcohol Percentage: 15%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: AOC Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
Region: Rhône Valley, France
Terroir: Sandy clay and limestone soils
Aging: Aged in stainless steel and concrete vats
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C – Best served chilled

Domaine Des Bernardins is a respected, family-owned winery situated in Beaumes-de-Venise, renowned for its dedication to tradition and quality. The estate has long specialised in Muscat à Petits Grains, and their meticulous vineyard practices ensure a rich aromatic profile and balanced sweetness. Their wines are known for their complexity, freshness, and the pure expression of the region's sun-drenched terroir.

Desserts: Baked apple tart, citrus panna cotta, or glazed lemon cake.
Vegetarian: Thai green curry with tofu or roasted beetroot with goat cheese.
Cheese: Washed rind cheeses with dried apricots or blue cheese with walnuts.
Fruit: Fresh mango with lime or grilled pineapple with mint.

Gorgonzola Dolce: Creamy and mellow, a classic partner for the wine's sweetness.
Chèvre: Soft and tangy, enhancing floral and tropical notes.
Brillat-Savarin: Triple-cream richness matching the wine's honeyed character.
Mimolette: Aged and nutty, offering savoury contrast to the wine's lift.

Pompe à l'Huile (Olive Oil Brioche from Provence)

Ingredients:

• 500g plain flour
• 100g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 100mL extra virgin olive oil
• 100mL orange blossom water
• 15g fresh yeast
• Pinch of salt
• Zest of 1 orange

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in a little warm water. Combine flour, sugar, salt, orange zest, eggs, olive oil, and orange blossom water in a large bowl.
2. Add yeast mixture and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let rise for 2 hours.
3. Roll out into a flat oval, score decorative cuts across the top, and let rise again.
4. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until golden.
5. Serve warm or cooled with Domaine Des Bernardins Muscat Beaumes de Venise 750mL for a traditional Provençal dessert experience.