Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is a French appellation for dessert wines. The region is located in Southern Rhône, between Châteauneuf, Gigondas, and Vacqueyras. Initially, the appellation only included white wines, but red and rosé styles are now also permitted.
The wines are classified as Vins Doux Naturels, and are made from Muscat à Petits Grains. White wines from Beaumes de Venise wines remain the most popular and the best-selling style. They have a bright yellow color that tends to turn golden with age.
The aromas are reminiscent of exotic and white fruit, along with floral and citrusy notes. The wines are concentrated and rich but remain fresh on the palate. They are best served with terrines, foie gras, or desserts.
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Sauce au vin muscat
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Sacher-Torte
The original Sacher-Torte is the most famous Austrian cake. It is a classic, layered chocolate sponge cake that is thinly coated with high-quality apricot jam and topped ... Read more
Terrine
This French dish consisting of coarsely chopped meat and fat is similar to a meat loaf. The name terrine also refers to the earthenware vessel used to cook it,... Read more
Foie gras
French for fatty liver, this decadent, expensive food product is made by using a controversial force-feeding process known as gavage, in which corn ... Read more
Crème brûlée
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