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Beaumes de Venise is a small, beautiful village located in the southern Rh\\xf4ne Valley. It has a great history of quality and recognition for both its red wines, which are classified under the C\\xf4tes de Rh\\xf4ne Beaumes de Venise Cru, and its famed Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Cru, a vin doux naturel wine which is known for its exquisite flavors, elegance, and unrivaled balance. In this episode, we explore this historic region that has been making wine for more than 2600 years - the terroir, climate, wines, grapes, and where the name comes from as well (hint: not from a place with many waterways in Italy!).

Photo courtesy of Beaumes de Venise

Getting a firsthand account from the experts who work in the region every day is the best way to learn so for this show we have two ambassadors for Beaumes de Venise, Claude Chabran of the high-quality Rhon\\xe9a co-operative, and Florence Cartier of the family-owned estate Domaine les Goubert.\\xa0 Each has a unique perspective and shares fascinating information about the realities of making wine \\u2013 both red and vin doux naturel -- in this marvelous region, which is really unlike any other in the Rh\\xf4ne.

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Photo: Claude Chabran of the high-quality Rhon\\xe9a co-operative, right

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In this show you\\u2019ll learn about:

• Where Beaumes de Venise is located within the southern C\\xf4tes du Rh\\xf4ne, the size of the region and the importance of the unbelievable geological structures of the Dentelles\\xa0de Montmirail

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• The terroir including the high elevation and steep slopes, the importance of the orientation of the slopes, proximity to other well-known cru, and the distinct soil types that affect the flavor of the grapes and how they are farmed

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• The trends toward organic farming in Beaumes de Venise

Photo: Florence Cartier of the family-owned estate Domaine les Goubert

• The historical significance of Beaumes de Venise wine

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• The Grenache, Syrah, and Mourv\\xe8dre that grow here\\xa0and how each reacts to different conditions, as well as some of the blending grapes that play a big part here (Florence mentions Cinsault as a favorite!).

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• We discuss the flavor profile of red Beaumes de Venise Cru and how its freshness and bright fruit make it stand out among the crus of the C\\xf4tes du Rh\\xf4ne

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• The Muscat de Beaumes de Venise appellation -- how is it made, what makes it special, and why it continues to have the reputation as the finest Muscat-based vin doux naturel
  
  

• Claude Chabran tell us about the collegial structure of the Rhon\\xe9a cooperative, how they ensure quality, and the innovations they have pursued for their small growers

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We end with information about what food pairings that work well with both the red Beaumes de Venise Cru and the Muscat de Beaumes de Venise appellation (don\\u2019t forget spicy food for Muscat!) and how best to visit this lovely, historic region.

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Thank you to the appellations of Beaumes de Venise for the educational partnership and financial support for this show and for teaching us about this appellation, full of history, excellent wine, and passionate producers!

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For more information please visit the Beaumes de Venise site.\\xa0

This podcast and post are part of a paid partnership with AOC Beaumes de Venise.