Presentation

The vintage

The 2024 vintage is distinguished by a low volume of harvest but an exceptional maturity of the grapes due in particular to a dry summer and the beneficial effects of the Mistral wind. The climatic conditions also allowed for a long maturation, with cool nights beneficial for the vines' rest and promoting a beautiful balance between fruitiness and tension. The vineyard team showed resilience and expertise, managing the risks of diseases and consolidating the remarkable quality of this harvest, which began on September 10. This highly anticipated vintage should fully express the characteristics of the Beaume de Venise terroir. The first tastings reveal rich and balanced taste sensations.

Location

The Domaine des Bernardins is located in Beaumes de Venise on the southern slope of the Dentelles de Montmirail, in the southern part of the Rhône Valley.

Terroir

Soft limestone soils interspersed with sandy marlstone areas.

In the vineyard

Cultural practices are essentially manual. Soil maintenance is done through traditional plowing. Organic fertilizers are based on grape marc.

The estate works and adheres to the national "sustainable agriculture" standard.

We favor cultural and biological methods to minimize the use of phytosanitary products. Soil cover crops, shoot thinning and leaf removal from vines, maintaining biodiversity along the plot: olive trees, almond trees, rosemary, capers, and cypresses.

Winemaking

After manual harvesting, we carry out pressing to perform fermentation in the liquid phase. Without adding yeast, we control alcoholic fermentation through temperature management.

Vinification in Vin Doux Naturel requires stopping fermentation to retain the sweetness from the grapes. The balance of the wine is determined at the time of fortification.

Ageing

The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for the 6 months before to bottling.

Alcohol content

15

Allergens (sulfites)

Contains sulphites

Allergens (egg)

Does not contain egg or egg products

Allergens (milk)

Does not contain milk or milk-based products

Winegrowing label

AB Agriculture Biologique en conversion, Haute Valeur Environnementale

Cépages

Muscat à petits grains blancs : 75 %
Muscat à petits grains noirs : 25 %