Muscat de Beaumes-De-Venise is a sweet fortified dessert wine made in the Southern Rhone wine region in France. The wine is produced from the Muscat grape in the Beaumes de Venise appellation, a small region within the larger Côtes du Rhône AOC.
This wine is known for its intense aromatic profile which includes notes of fresh grapes, roses, and exotic fruits. The wine often exhibits aromas of orange blossom, apricot, mango and lychee. Its taste is rich and sweet, but balanced with a crisp acidity, which means it does not taste too heavy.
The production process for this wine includes adding a neutral grape spirit during fermentation, a process known as mutage that stops fermentation and boosts the alcohol level, leaving residual sugar in the wine.
Muscat de Beaumes-De-Venise is typically enjoyed as an aperitif or with dessert. Due to its sweetness, it pairs well with fruits, chocolate or strong cheeses. Despite its richness, this wine can gain complexity with age and can be cellared successfully for up to seven years or longer.
