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Vintage 2011
Region Rhone Valley
Appellation Beaumes de Venise
Vine Age17 Years
Varietals Muscat Petit Grain
Soil Type A single vineyard of 2 Hectare. The terroir is composed of clay and limestone, in the South-West of the appellation
Sizes Available 750 mL
Closure Cork
Food Pairing Easy to drink, as an aperitif or as part of a cocktail but also with desserts of fruits, almonds or chestnut.
Vinification 100% hand harvested. Harvested very early in the morning as to benefit from freshness. Protection of bay and juice from the aeration as to avoid any oxydation. Pneumatic pressure, cold settling and slow fermentation (18°C) in a stainless steel vat. Grapes must have more than 525 g/L of sugar. 95° grain alcohol is used to halt fermentation at the perfect moment.
Press90 Points Wine Enthusiast 2011 Vintage
Tasting Notes Lightly spicy and moderately sweet, featuring creamed peach, melon and pear flavors, with a hint of acacia gliding through the finish. - JM
