Vins Doux Naturels - VDN appellations and Wine Styes - Rhône

7 important questions on Vins Doux Naturels - VDN appellations and Wine Styes - Rhône

Where can you find the vines for Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

In the French Rhône area on terraces on the south-east facing slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail, which provides shelter from the cool Mistral wind and aids ripening.

Is Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise red or white

  • The vast majority if white, made from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
  • Some reds and rosé from Muscat à Petits Grains rouge (Brown Muscat in Australia), a dark-skinned mutation

What is the style of Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

  • Unaged
  • medium bodied
  • medium acidity
  • low alcohol (about 15%)
  • primary aromas and flavours due to protective winemaking
    • blossom
    • grape
    • peach
    • honey
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Which styles are Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau

  • Red, white or rosé (saignee, fortified off the skins0
  • unaged or oxidative

What grape varieties in Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau

  • Red:
    • minimum 75% Grenache Noir
    • plus allowed Grenach Gris, Grenache Blanc and other south-Rhône varieties

Where can you find the grapes for Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau and why is that a good place?

  • In the south-Rhône
  • on gentle south-facing slopes, providing maximum exposure to sunlight and some protection from the cool Mistral wind.
  • > grapes become easily very ripe
    • good for sweet fortified wines with juicy, almost jammy flavours

What is the stye of Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau

  • Unaged wines
    • cherries and plums
    • juicy, almost jammy fruit flavours
  • Oxidative style
    • dried fruit
    • nutty hints
  • Alcohol low-medium (16-18%)

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