Domaine des Bernardins - Côtes du Rhône Les Balmes rouge 2021
90/100
RVF
A red wine with fruity notes, rich and well-rounded, which will complement everyday meals and barbecues with friends! The nose is expressive and reveals notes of wild berries. On the palate, it is well-rounded with a smooth attack and mellow tannins on the finish.
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Eye
Purple dress
Nose
Rich and expressive, wild berries
Mouth
Very rich with a lot of roundness on the attack and mellow tannins on the finish. An infused texture.
Serve
At 18°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Provençal cuisine, leg of lamb, stuffed vegetables, and cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The property owes its name to the Bernardine monks who once owned it. The Castaud family has been running it for five generations. The vineyards (23 hectares, mostly white grape varieties) are planted on the southern slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in a stunning landscape. It is unfortunate that the estate is one of the last defenders of Muscat, as it is a very high-quality product here.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2022 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
This estate embraces a traditional approach to winemaking, without excessive technology or modernism. It's no surprise that the small-grain Muscat grapes produce a nectar with an unparalleled texture and a richness equivalent to that of the greatest Sauternes wines. The Domaine des Bernardins, renowned for the quality of its magnificent Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise wines, also produces a very attractive red wine with a strong personality that we find enchanting. Romain Hall has been making wine with his father since 2007. Although red wine accounts for 30% of production, it has always been present, with the oldest vintage on record dating back to 1847. The estate makes wine from black grapes, in whole bunches, to which 10% white grapes are added during blending. The latter plays an important role in adding body, according to Romain. The wines are very aromatic, and while they have long been a little fiery in their youth, the latest vintages are much more restrained, precise, and masterfully graceful, always capable of aging beautifully over time. Above all, this estate produces stunning Muscats, which can be enjoyed in their youth. But with age, ten, twenty years or more, they acquire incredible complexity.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
Customer rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. MASSIMILIANO G. Published on 05/25/2024
An elegant wine with aromas of juicy red fruits, strawberry and raspberry, but with a beautiful elegance. Excellent value for money.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 11/17/2023
A traditional Grenache CDR that is both powerful and very fruity. Dense and spherical on the palate, it unreservedly brings out intense flavors of red cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, and spices, supported by refined tannins. The gentle extraction tempers the slightly alcoholic side and brings a welcome touch of freshness. It finishes with an equally pronounced, flattering aroma and a hint of warmth. A small wine with a big personality, generous and indulgent, but still lacking a little depth and substance. Les Balmes perfectly complemented a saddle of lamb confit with garlic and rosemary, accompanied by flageolet beans. Beef shepherd's pie au gratin, made with homemade Aria potato purée.
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Note and opinion by Mr. FRANCOIS R. Published on 07/27/2023
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