2023 Beaumes de Venise "Terres Blanches" Domaine de Fenouillet

📌 Description

Beaumes-de-Venise “Terres Blanches” 2023 – Domaine de Fenouillet is a sun-driven yet balanced red wine from limestone-rich soils that bring freshness and finesse. The 2023 vintage shows ripe fruit, a harmonious structure, and excellent drinkability. This cuvée perfectly expresses the balance between southern power and mineral freshness.

🍇 Grape Varieties

A typical blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.

Aromatic profile: black cherry, plum, garrigue, spices, pepper, and a subtle liquorice note.

🌍 Region / Country

Southern Rhône – Beaumes-de-Venise (France).

Clay-limestone soils provide balance, freshness, and aromatic expression.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F).

Decant for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

⏳ Ageing Potential

6 to 12 years.

• 2025–2029: generous fruit and immediate charm.

• 2030–2037+: development toward spiced and garrigue-driven notes.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with violet reflections.

• Clarity: bright.

• Legs: regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: expressive and warm.

• First nose: ripe dark fruits.

• Second nose: garrigue, spices, subtle liquorice.

👄 Palate

• Attack: smooth and generous.

• Structure: present but well-integrated tannins, balanced freshness.

• Dominant aromas: black cherry, plum, spices, Mediterranean herbs.

• Overall balance: generous and harmonious.

• Length: persistent with a lightly spicy finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Grilled meats.

• Roast lamb.

• Mediterranean dishes.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A generous and balanced Beaumes-de-Venise red combining fruit, spice, and freshness. A typical and approachable cuvée.