Domaine des Marrans - Beaujolais blanc 2023
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
90/100
James Suckling
"A wine that brings immediate pleasure!"
Made from grapes grown on a plot located in the Bel Air area of Saint Jean d’Ardières, this white Beaujolais offers delicacy and freshness in the glass. “Medium lemon. Lively citrus on the nose. Green apple and lemon. Very fresh. Medium-bodied, with a pleasant chalky texture.” (Jancis Robinson 2024)
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Eye
Light gold
Nose
With notes of citrus and white flowers
Palate
Lovely freshness with citrus notes, nice acidity, a well-balanced wine
Serve
At 10–12 °C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with squid fritters, a Chavignol salad, scrambled eggs with chives, marinated herring, a Tomme des Pyrénées...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The Mélinand family is based in Fleurie, but their 20-hectare estate spans six appellations, including the Fleurie (the largest), Chiroubles, and Juliénas crus, and—since the arrival of their son, Mathieu—a vineyard in Morgon. We were won over by the 2015 vintage; the 2016, while offering a different style, further refined the estate’s character. The 2017 vintage confirms the delicate, slender profile—without any dilution—that we so admire. Our only regret is that some cuvées have a nose that’s a touch too ethereal. Overall, this is a highly recommended estate with a refined style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in 1970 in Fleurie by Jean-Jacques and Liliane Mélinand using the family’s vineyards, the estate was taken over by their son Mathieu in 2009. Mathieu, who previously worked as a winemaker in Australia and New Zealand, now manages 20 hectares of vineyards spread across six appellations, including four crus. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Mathieu Mélinand took over the family’s 20-hectare estate in 2008, after gaining experience in the Southern Hemisphere. Each of the four crus is mature, maintained through the annual replanting of missing vines. All the wines are vinified with native yeasts and aged in large oak casks. They have lush textures, but are not over-extracted.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16,5/20
About the wine:
Medium-sized lemon. Lively citrus aroma. Green apple and lemon. Very fresh. Medium-bodied, with a pleasant chalky texture.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
This wine features appealing notes of oyster shell that complement its mineral and citrus aromas. It is medium-bodied, fresh, and slightly salty, with a creamy texture. Enjoy it now.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. SAMUEL S. Posted on 12/14/2025
A wine that was initially reduced and needed to be aerated, but after that it was a nice wine
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Review and comment by Mr. JEAN MARC V. Published on July 9, 2025
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