"The Gamay grapes, sourced from several plots located near the château (the Les Rochaux, Point du Jour, and La Madone vineyards), grow on terroirs composed of sand and granite-rich soil. As is customary at Loron, vinification was carried out using the submerged cap method, with a significant portion of whole grapes. The wine, which is at once fruity, fresh, full-bodied, and refined, is perfectly balanced. Silky, delicate tannins give it a crisp texture. The 2018 vintage also received the Favorite.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021) What a success!
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Eye
A deep ruby color
Nose
Intense and complex: the initial notes of dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) are gradually complemented by spices and licorice, and even a hint of dark chocolate
Palate
Fruity, fresh, full-bodied, and well-balanced with a crisp structure. Silky tannins, excellent balance, and a remarkably long finish
Serve
At 15–17 °C
Open
Let recent vintages breathe beforehand
Drink before
2025
Guard
2 to 5 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with tagine, beef lasagna, semi-dry cow’s milk cheese, and pan-seared sun-ripened vegetables
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2021) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
The Gamay grapes, sourced from several plots located near the château (the hamlets of Les Rochaux, Point du Jour, and La Madone), grow on terroirs composed of sand and granite-rich soil. As is customary at Loron, vinification was carried out using the submerged cap method, with a significant portion of whole grapes. The wine, which is at once fruity, fresh, full-bodied, and refined, is perfectly balanced. Silky, delicate tannins give it a crisp texture. The 2018 vintage also received the Favorite.
About the estate:
The origins of the house trace back to Jean Loron, a winemaker born in the Beaujolais region in 1711. His grandson, Jean-Marie, founded a wine shipping business in 1821. Now run by the 8th generation, this wine merchant also owns several estates, such as Château de la Pierre (Régnié, Brouilly), those in Fleurie and Bellevue (Morgon), the Domaine des Billards (Saint-Amour), and Domaine de la Vieille Église (Julienas).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
Made from grapes grown on vineyards owned by the Loron and Barbet families, this is a rich, full-bodied wine. It is beautifully aromatic and juicy, with flavors of blackberry and a lively acidity. Firm tannins beneath all this fruit promise good aging potential. Best enjoyed starting in 2022.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 51 reviews
Review by Ms. PASCAL P. Posted on March 26, 2023
A little treat bursting with fruit and sweetness
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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on March 20, 2023
A harsh wine with little fruit, which does not age well
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Review by Mr. ETIENNE M. Published on 12/07/2022
At 10.9, an exceptional quality-to-price ratio. (Tried as an appetizer and with raclette)
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Review by Mr. JEAN MARIE D. Posted on January 19, 2022
Opened the first bottle—what a disappointment; opened the second—same thing, Brettanomyces! Undrinkable—poured it down the drain
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on July 5, 2021
Nice fruitiness. Well-balanced, though it doesn't quite stand out.
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN B. Posted on June 11, 2021
A fresh wine, a Gamay with notes of red fruit and a pleasant fullness on the palate. Silky finish. The finest terroirs of Fleurie are expertly vinified and aged here.
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Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on April 24, 2021
A light Fleurie with a distinctly clear aromatic profile. Smooth on the palate, with notes of graphite and still-closed tannins. Is it too young? I share the same reservations expressed by Marc L., and I find the enthusiasm of W. E. and Hachette to be exaggerated, to say the least. Rating = 3.7. Enjoyed with oven-baked andouillette and old-fashioned mustard sauce.
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Review by Mr. MARC L. Posted on April 8, 2021
A pleasant but overrated wine, in my opinion.
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Review by Ms. MARTINE R. Posted on 10/27/2025
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Review by Mr. TERENIG A. Published on June 18, 2025
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