The wine shows a golden hue with orangy highlights. Endearing nose of grape, orange peel and a honeyed accent. Mild at point of entry, spendid aromatic intensity, sultana, candied orange, rose petal and refined spice. Our Muscat de Beaumes de Venise has a great age ability.
The Hommage is a versatile companion to many deserts. Most expressive with dry biscuits and dry fruits, it retains all its character served with a fruit tart, puff paestry and chocolate or coffe desserts. To appreciate as well with duck breasts and figs. Served with a roquefort or a silton, it is marvellous. Simply as an aperitif with some dry fruit or grilled almonds. It's also a good compagnion for a classy cigars.
"Made from a blend of 75% white and 25% black Muscat à petits grains, this salmon-hued vin doux naturel boasts a spicy, nutty charm. Flavors of dried fig and candied quince are shaded by hazelnut, anise and dried orange peel. It's a delicately textured yet impeccably balanced, exuberant wine, with a long, honeyed finish. Enjoy now–2027. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA"
- Wine Enthusiast (March 2019, 92 pts
"The NV Muscat Beaumes de Venise from Domaine des Bernardins shows some aged character in its amber color and notes of caramel and roasted nuts. Those almond notes help offset the sweet orange marmalade flavors, giving it a delicate sense of balance. Drink it over the next year or two. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (Interim end of November 2018), 90 pts
Domaine des Bernardins is a fifth-generation family-owned estate on the edge of the tiny village of Beaumes de Venise. The owners are Elisabeth Hall (the granddaughter of Louis Castaud) and ...
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