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Domaine des Marrans - Chiroubles Aux Côtes 2023

Chiroubles|Red wine

4.2/5 (5 customers)

17++/20

Jancis Robinson

91/100

James Suckling

90/100

Robert Parker

90/100

RVF

Gamay

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"A real Favorite "

“A medium-bright ruby color. A lively nose of raspberry and violet. On the palate, the fruit is very ripe, but it is balanced by lively, fresh acidity. The tannins are well-integrated, soft, and velvety. This wine has great aging potential. A touch of warmth on the finish.” (Jancis Robinson 2024)

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Estate

Domaine des Marrans

Vintage

Aux Côtes

Vintage

2023

Designation

Chiroubles

Region

Beaujolais

Grape Varieties

100% Gamay

Regions

Coarse, very stony granite soil on the "Aux Côtes" plot, east and southwest exposure, 30% slope, 50-year-old vines, 400 meters above sea level

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Cold settling for a few hours, indigenous yeasts, semi-carbonic maceration for about 15 days with whole clusters, temperature control (maximum 28°C), one very gentle pump-over per day, 100% malolactic fermentation, neither fined nor filtered

Livestock farming

12 months in oak barrels

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

Red dress with purple highlights

Nose

Notes of berries, plums, and a wood fire

Palate

Dense, full-bodied, with refined tannins and a lovely balance—a wine to enjoy as an aperitif that will develop more power as the meal progresses

Serve

At 14–15 °C

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with pork tenderloin, country-style appetizers, godiveaux, duck shepherd's pie, pizza, pasta Bolognese...

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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

Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Made from a blend of young vines and 60-year-old vines, the 2023 Chiroubles Aux Côtes is juicy, with a round, egg-shaped structure and a full-bodied mid-palate featuring notes of slightly overripe raspberries, cherries, lilac petals, and sweet spices, enhanced by lively acidity. Tannins as fine as sandpaper emerge more distinctly on the finish, tightening the wine and giving it a lingering texture.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100

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 wine:

Chiroubles beautifully expresses the character of the terroir, with distinct floral notes.

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) 17++/20

About the wine:

A bright, medium ruby color. A lively nose of raspberry and violet. On the palate, the fruit is very ripe, but it is balanced by lively, fresh acidity. The tannins are well-integrated, soft, and smooth. This wine has great aging potential. A touch of warmth on the finish.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

This medium-bodied red wine, fresh and lively, offers aromas and flavors of fresh raspberries, red tea leaves, and crushed stone. The finish is mineral and chalky. Best enjoyed in 2026.

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 5 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 12/05/2025

Still young, yet already magnificent and sensual, releasing a full-bodied, deliciously rich flavor dominated by an abundance of jam-like red fruits enveloped in sweet spices, all interwoven with an invigorating freshness and supported by supple tannins that lend softness and velvety texture. A remarkable balance that delivers delightful sensations when paired with a platter of Lyon-style charcuterie or endives au jambon gratinées. Rating = 4.3.