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. Lively acidity cuts through the orange and peach aromas. The finish is long and ends with 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 pink highlights
Nose
Notes of rose, hyacinth, and muscat grapes, evolving into ripe citrus and exotic fruits.
Mouth
Ample, we find the aromas perceived on the nose, as well as notes of ripe peaches and apricots, with 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, 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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated domain Recommended
About wine:
Pale peach color. Very silky and full-bodied, rich and luxurious on the palate. A lively acidity cuts through the orange and peach aromas. The finish is long and ends with 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 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 wine:
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, 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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Such intensity on the palate. Ripe fruit and real concentration too. Floral, seductive, and incredibly rich. The sugar is well integrated.
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