Romain Duvernay Beaumes De Venise Rouge
75cl
/
14.5% Vol
A very fine wine made from a selection of plots of Grenache, Syrah / Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Opens with strong notes of red fruits and mocha. The fruity palate evolves on fine and silky tannins that lead to a slightly sweet finish.
Product Details
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Opens with strong notes of red fruits and mocha. The fruity palate evolves on fine and silky tannins that lead to a slightly sweet finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
75% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
Alcohol %
14.5%
Country
France
Producer
Romain Duvernay
Food Matching
Food Matching
Deli meats, Red meat, White meat, Game meat, Mushroom, Barbecue, Worldwide Dishes, Cheese
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews