Maison Vidal-Fleury

Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

This sweet wine has a worldwide reputation but this appellation almost disappeared several times along the years. Located on the Southern slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the vineyard is planted on plains where olive trees used to be grown.

Appellation

Appellation created in 1945
2 % red wine
83 % white wine
15 % rosé wine
355 hectares of vineyard
5 736 hl/year
Average yield 16 hl/ha
18 % of the production exported
Sweet white wine
31 winemakers

Vineyard

Grape varietals

100% Muscat à petits grains.

Terroir & Climat

The vineyard is located in the villages of Rasteau, Cairanne and Sablet. Mediterranean influence, the southern wind « Mistral » protects the vines from humidity. The soil is of limestone pebbles

Average age of vines

50 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

Traditional white wine making process, direct press for 70% of the grapes. Fermentation in tanks, then a neutral alcool (96°) is added to stop the fermentation (mutage)