Domaine des Bernardins, Muscat Beaumes de Venise, 2023 (37.5cl) Loire 70-100 years old and used

70-100 years old and used for their Vieilles Vignes cuvee

The floral notes reappear on the palate

Plenty of rich brioche and bready

A brilliant Gavi di Gavi made from 40 year old vines provides a delicate texture on the palate with a lot of fresh peach and pear

This one’s a real expression of altitude

Domaine des Bernardins, Muscat Beaumes de Venise, 2023 (37.5cl) Loire 70-100 years old and usedOpening up on notes of apricot and very ripe pear with floral and butterscotch notes. The palate is rich and runs with surprising freshness after the opening. There is a note of quince paste on the aftertaste, also herbs de Provence. Magnificent finish. Rhone, France 75% Muscat Petits Grains Blancs, & 25% Muscat Petits Grains Noirs Vegan 15% ABV Food Pairing Most expressive with foie gras and Roquefort, it retains all its character served with a fruit