Beaumes de Venise

Beaumes de Venise

Le Paradou

Le Paradou

Red Wine

Red Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
Over the past few decades, the reputation of these red wines has been confirmed. Beaumes-de-Venise
was awarded Côtes du Rhône Villages status in 1979 and AOC status in 2005.

Soil:
Soft limestone, with scattered areas of sandstone.

Grape Variety:
85% Grenache ; 15% Syrah.

Age of the vines:
35 years.

Vinification:
Traditional, with long maceration.

Ageing:
In stainless steel tanks and in the bottle.

Yield:
30 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Intense black cherry hue.
Bouquet:
Powerful aromatic nose of ripe fruit and jam, developing into warm liquorice notes.
Palate:
Strong attack rich in tannins, and a long warm final note.

Matching Food and Wine:
Young wild boar stew
Duck confit with dates
Fillet of beef in a piquant sauce

Serving Temperature:
14° to 18°.

Best enjoyed within: 
5 to 10 years.