Domaine des Bernardins Muscat Beaumes de Venise 2023Muscat Beaumes de Venise is one of the Rhone's most historic wines, served at the tables of the Popes at Avignon, and the Domaine des Bernardins keep this tradition alive. Formally a monastery, the estate was converted to a commercial vineyard in the early 1800s. Former owner Louis Castaud was the great champion of the region, helping the style achieve AOC status in 1945. Castaud's granddaughter Elisabeth Hall now runs the domaine along with her

and firm yet refined tannins contribute to its overall allure

They have quickly become a producer to watch

Fermentation and ageing is undertaken in 100% new French oak

Serve well-chilled on a warm evening

bottling only involves a light filtration process

A wine with a long future ahead

neglected farmstead with optimal attributes - south-facing aspect

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farming practices

000 bottles are produced

A classic Brunello

this has a lovely plump mid-palate with plenty of moreish fruit and an open