Domaine La Ligière, Beaumes de Venise "Les Garennes", Rhone Valley, France 2021
{biodynamic} 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah
RED PLUM, CHERRY, BLACKBERRY & THYME, CASSIS & LICORICE
The Beaumes de Venise appellation is situated at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, just a short distance away from acclaimed regions such as Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Châteaneuf-du-Pape, in case you needed proof of this area’s pedigree. These reds are ripe, fruit-driven, and aromatic, this example from Elizabeth & Philippe Bernard falls right in line. Peppery, sweet spices, dried herbs, ripe red and black fruits open up a silky, medium bodied sip with delicately integrated tannins and a crushed granite mineral finish.
Serving Suggestion: Pan fried foie gras w/ caramelized figs. Wild mushroom galette. Braised veal shanks w/ gremolata. Vegetable samosas.
