Domaine Ruet - Chiroubles La Fontenelle 2023
1*Étoile
Hachette
“A well-rounded and harmonious wine”
“A Chiroubles that opens up as it breathes, revealing predominantly floral notes. After an intense attack, a balanced and rich body settles in on the palate with lasting appeal. A wine that is already very pleasant but will certainly become even more harmonious in the coming years.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Bright light ruby
Nose
A blend of spicy, violet, and cinnamon notes
Palate
Silky, well-balanced tannins
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a variety of dishes: cold cuts, barbecues, or simply as an appetizer with tapas
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
David and Cathy Duthel consistently produce well-crafted wines that are a delight to drink.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
A Chiroubles that opens up as it breathes, revealing predominantly floral notes. After an intense initial impact, a balanced, rich body settles into a long-lasting finish. A wine that is already quite pleasant but will certainly become even more harmonious in the coming years.
About the estate:
Founded in 1926 north of Mont Brouilly, this family-owned estate spans 21 hectares, with vineyards in four crus: Brouilly, Côte-de-Brouilly, Régnié, and Morgon. A trusted name in Beaujolais: the first Favorite a 1984 vintage, and many others have followed. David Duthel took over the estate in 2010, which also includes a wine merchant business.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "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 (2022 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:
Cathy Duthel and her husband David Duthel took over from Jean-Paul Ruet, who expanded the estate’s bottled wine sales at this estate founded in 1926. A proponent of traditional semi-carbonic vinification, the Ruet estate adapts to the profile of each vintage, partially destemming depending on the year, aging in oak or in tanks, punching down and racking to bring out the maximum fruitiness. The meticulous work in the vineyards highlights the harmony between the soil and the Gamay grape. The extensive and highly consistent range can be explored in a well-stocked tasting room.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. GERARD C. Posted on August 25, 2025
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