Located at the foot of the rocky Dentelles de Montmirail formed in the Jurassic era, the terroir’s earth contains three types of soils, as well as deposits of Triassic rock that offers an exceptional type of soil that produces unique wines. Vin Doux Naturel Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise was officially awarded AOC status in 1945, and applied retroactively to the 1943 vintage. Officially granted cru status in 2005, the AOC produces deep colored red wines, in shades ranging from cherry red to purple.