A Fleurie with a ruby-red color and purplish highlights, revealing a clean nose that blends red berries with very delicate floral notes. On the palate, it is a soft, polished red, enveloped in freshness, finishing with a peppery note. A truly delightful wine that will delight wine lovers!
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Eye
ruby color with purple hues
Nose
clean, blending red berries and floral notes
Palate
Delicate, refined, with a fresh, rounded mouthfeel, finishing with a peppery note. A delightful Fleurie
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
pairs perfectly with white meats, poultry, and andouillette...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2014 guide) 14.5/20 (2011 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Established for five generations on the renowned La Madone vineyard in Fleurie, the Després family produces a consistently high-quality range of elegant, well-balanced Fleurie wines. Arnaud, the son of Jean-Pierre Després, founded the Domaine du Niagara in 2005. He is expected to take over the family estate this year and will henceforth manage the entire operation. It is a daunting task on a famous but challenging vineyard. The most recent vintages live up to the estate’s reputation, and the wide range of wines offers a safe choice at a reasonable price.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Jean-Marc Després, one of the leading figures in Fleurie, has been based there since 1984 with his wife Maryse. In 2018, he handed over his estate to his son Arnaud, who now manages 18 hectares near an iconic site of the appellation: the Chapel of the Madonna. Another label: Dom. du Niagara.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2014 guide) 14/20 (2011 vintage) (Good wine)
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:
Jean-Marc Després is a reserved winemaker who speaks to you through his eyes… and through his wines! His son Arnaud joined him in 2005. He then took over his great-grandfather’s vineyards, which he markets under the Domaine Niagara label, revised the vineyard management practices, and planted new plots, including Viognier on granite soil. For the warmth of its welcome, the authenticity of its wines, and the delicious food at its inn, La Madone is a delightful stop in Beaujolais.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
2.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. MICHEL G. Published on April 15, 2017
A bit disappointing for a great vintage
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE B. Posted on April 7, 2017
It's okay, but nothing special
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