Domaine des Bernardins - Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2023 (Vin Doux Naturel)
92/100
RVF
91/100
Decanter
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“A captivating vintage”
“A deep orange color; the nose reveals notes of apricot and vine peach, with hints of kumquat and citrus zest, underscored by a touch of menthol. The palate is full-bodied, with a beautifully smooth and rich texture, yet never heavy. A noble wine.” (Le Guide RVF 2025). A guaranteed treat!
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Eye
Amber color with pinkish highlights
Nose
Notes of rose, hyacinth, and muscat grapes, evolving into ripe citrus and exotic fruits
Palate
Full-bodied, it features the same aromas found on the nose, along with notes of ripe peaches and apricots, and a magnificent finish
Serve
At 8°C
Drink before
2038+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with appetizers, desserts, foie gras, Roquefort cheese, chocolate...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The estate 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, even though it produces a very high-quality wine here.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
Rated property Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of caramel and apricot jam. A lighter vintage for this cuvée, but very fresh and easy to drink, and by far the best Muscat of the vintage. 110 g/L of residual sugar. In the process of converting to organic farming.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
With an orange hue, the nose reveals notes of apricot and vine peach, with hints of kumquat and citrus zest, underscored by a touch of menthol. The palate is full-bodied, with a beautifully smooth and rich texture, yet never heavy. A noble wine.
About the estate:
This estate embraces a traditional approach to winemaking, eschewing excessive technology and modernism. It’s no surprise that the small-berried Muscat grapes yield a nectar with an unparalleled texture and a richness of sweetness rivaling that of the greatest Sauternes. The Domaine des Bernardins, renowned for the quality of its magnificent Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, also produces a lovely red wine with a strong personality that delights us. Romain Hall has been making wine with his father since 2007. While red wine accounts for 30% of production, it has always been part of the lineup, with the oldest recorded vintage dating back to 1847. The estate vinifies using whole clusters of black grapes, to which 10% white grapes are added during blending. The latter plays an important role by adding richness, according to Romain. The wines are highly aromatic, and while they used to be a bit fiery in their youth, the latest vintages are far more refined, precise, and possess a masterful grace, always capable of beautiful aging over time. Above all, this estate produces stunning Muscats, which are a delight to drink even in their youth. But with age—ten, twenty years, and beyond—they acquire incredible complexity.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended