Domaine des Marrans - Chiroubles Aux Côtes 2023
91/100
James Suckling
90/100
Robert Parker
90/100
RVF
17++/20
Jancis Robinson
"A real Favorite "
"Medium ruby color. Singing nose of raspberry and violet. On the palate, the fruit is very ripe, but it is restrained by lively, fresh acidity. The tannins are well integrated, soft, and mellow. This wine has great aging potential. A little warmth on the finish." (Jancis Robinson 2024)
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Eye
Red dress with purple highlights
Nose
Notes of berries, plums, and wood smoke
Mouth
Dense, full-bodied, racy tannins, beautifully balanced, a wine to start with as an aperitif and which will develop power during the meal.
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...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The Mélinand family is based in Fleurie, but their 20-hectare estate covers six appellations, including Fleurie (the largest), Chiroubles, and Juliénas, and, since the arrival of Mathieu, the son, a vineyard in Morgon. We were impressed by the 2015 vintage, and the 2016 vintage refined the style. 2017 confirms the delicate, slender profile, without dilution, which we applaud. Our only regret is that some cuvées have a slightly harsh nose. 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Created in 1970 in Fleurie by Jean-Jacques and Liliane Mélinand from family vineyards, the estate was taken over by their son Mathieu in 2009. Having previously worked as a winemaker in Australia and New Zealand, Mathieu now manages 20 hectares of vineyards spread across six appellations, including four crus. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2025 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Made from a blend of young vines and 60-year-old vines, Chiroubles Aux Côtes 2023 is juicy, with a round and ovoid progression, a full mid-palate with hints of slightly overripe raspberries, cherries, lilac petals and sweet spices, enhanced by lively acidity. Fine, sandpaper-like tannins appear more clearly on the finish, tightening the wine and giving it a lingering texture.
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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
Chiroubles offers a beautiful expression of the vintage, marked by floral notes.
About the estate:
Mathieu Mélinand took over the family's 20 hectares in 2008, after gaining experience in the southern hemisphere. Each of the four crus shows its mature age, maintained by annual replanting of missing vines. All the wines are vinified with indigenous yeasts and aged in large casks. They have a pulpy texture, but are not overly extracted.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17++/20
About wine:
Medium ruby color. Singing nose of raspberry and violet. On the palate, the fruit is very ripe, but it is restrained by lively, fresh acidity. The tannins are well integrated, soft, and mellow. This wine has great aging potential. A little warmth on the finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About wine:
This medium-bodied red wine is fresh and lively, with aromas and flavors of fresh raspberries, red tea leaves, and crushed stones. Mineral and chalky finish. Best enjoyed in 2026.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 12/05/2025
Still young, but already formidable and sensual, releasing a fleshy and delicious juice, dominated by an abundance of jammy red fruits, coated with sweet spices, the whole being woven together by an invigorating freshness and served by supple tannins that bring tenderness and velvety smoothness. A remarkable balance for wonderful sensations with a platter of Lyon charcuterie or endives au jambon gratinées. Rating = 4.3.
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Note and opinion by Mr. ETIENNE B. Published on 04/16/2025
Sensitive to effervescence, I hope that as it ages, the remnants of malolactic fermentation will disappear.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GERARD C. Published on 03/26/2025
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