Domaine des Bernardins' 'Hommage' is a non-vintage Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, a Vin Doux Naturel (VDN), which is a naturally sweet, lightly fortified wine. This special cuvée pays homage to Louis Castaud and his wines from the 1930s, often being a blend of different old vintages aged in stainless steel vats to create complexity. It exhibits an amazing, darker copper color compared to the normal cuvée. The bouquet is infinitely complex and deep, with notes of orange blossom, walnuts, sultanas, dried bananas, and a touch of caramel. Tasting notes also reveal aromas of dried mango, fresh apricot, yellow peach, blood orange, white peppercorn, grape, orange peel, and a honeyed accent. The palate is rich, deep, round, and full of navel orange and apricot, with refreshing acidity and a long finish of dried fruit, rose petal, and refined spice. 【A sensual wine of meditation, offering noble rancio notes of orange peel and gingerbread, with exceptional aging capacity】. 🍴 Food pairing suggestions: 'Hommage' is a versatile companion to many desserts, especially expressive with dry biscuits and dried fruits. It also pairs well with fruit tarts, puff pastry, chocolate or coffee desserts, duck breasts with figs, Roquefort or Stilton cheese, white chocolate, Comté, or mild blue cheeses. It can also be enjoyed simply as an aperitif with dried fruit or grilled almonds. 🥂 Event suggestions: This wine is perfect for a contemplative evening, a sophisticated dessert course, or as a unique aperitif. Serve chilled at 12°C, ready to drink immediately, and it will also keep almost indefinitely.