Domaine des Bernardins - Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2024 (Vin Doux Naturel)
93/100
RVF
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Decanter
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
“A captivating vintage”
“Pale peach color. Very silky and full-bodied, rich and luxurious on the palate. A lively acidity cuts through the aromas of orange and peach. The finish is long and ends on a subtle mineral note. A wonderful palate, smooth and well-balanced. Not overly aromatic. Satisfying, with an inner freshness and depth.” (Decanter 2025)
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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 aromas detected on the nose, along with notes of ripe peaches and apricots, and a magnificent finish
Serve
At 8°C
Drink before
2039+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with appetizers, desserts, foie gras, Roquefort cheese, chocolate...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
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 magnificent landscape. It is regrettable that the estate is one of the last defenders of Muscat, even though it produces a wine of very high quality here.
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated Winery Recommended
About the wine:
Pale peach color. Very silky and full-bodied, rich and luxurious on the palate. A lively acidity cuts through the aromas of orange and peach. The finish is long and ends on a subtle mineral note. A wonderful palate, smooth and well-balanced. Not overly aromatic. Satisfying, with an inner freshness and depth. Aged in stainless steel tanks. 110 g/l residual sugar.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
This Muscat is an absolute delight, with a masterful balance of fruit and alcohol. A sure bet.
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. 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 truly 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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
Such intensity on the palate. Ripe fruit and real depth as well. Floral, alluring, and so rich. The sugar is well integrated.
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