BEAUMES DE VENISE

Origins of the cuvée

Located near Avignon, at the heart of the Rhone Valley, the fortified stronghold of Bonpas, from the French “Bon passage”, has watched over the safe crossing of the Durance River along the historic route that once linked Rome with Avignon. The estate marks the gateway to the southern Côtes-du-Rhône appellations and opens its gates to the discovery of the region’s terroirs. Its sophisticated, elegant wines embody the terroirs and varietals of this famous region through their power and fruitiness.

Localisation

The south-facing slope of the 1912-metre high Mont Ventoux in southern France’s Vaucluse department. The appellation boasts nearly 6,700 hectares of vineyards.

Grape varietals

Grenache and Syrah

Vinification and maturing

After being sorted, only the Syrah grapes are destemmed. The Grenache stems are left intact so that the grapes may be vinified at a temperature that is voluntarily maintained at approximately 25°C. Extraction techniques used are gentle – very quickly the “cap” of pomace is submerged into the fermenting juice in order to achieve a veritable infusion.This method allows us to obtain fine tannins that are perfectly integrated and lend minerality to the wine. The palate of aromas and flavours is complex with notes of mild spices and Provencal herbs.

Tasting notes

Visual: Crimson tinged with deep purple.
Nose: Delicate and subtle. A combination of red fruit and white pepper.
Palate: Exceptional minerality underscoring fresh fruit flavours. The lengthy finish offers a complex yet subtle combination of notes of Provencal herbs and the same hints of white pepper perceived on the nose.

Food and wine pairing

Ideally served at approximately 17°C paired with red meats, stewed lamb and ripe cheeses.