“Concentrated bouquet. Full-bodied, structured, and deep on the palate. Long finish, with a touch of tannic structure. A successful, powerful style.” (Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide 2018)
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Eye
A beautiful, deep color with purple highlights
Nose
aromatic with a full-bodied fruit profile, enhanced by spicy notes and a hint of earthiness
Palate
Round and full-bodied, with rich, ripe fruit flavors (black cherry), supported by a lovely smoothness and a licorice-tinged finish
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, veal blanquette, andouillette, or salted pork with lentils...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
Concentrated bouquet. Full-bodied, structured, and deep on the palate. Long finish, with a hint of tannic structure. A successful, powerful style.
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 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
4/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERREYVES P. Published on July 29, 2019
A beautiful, deep purple color. A hint of caramel on the nose. On the palate, very fruity and elegant. Best served after decanting.
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Review by Mr. ROLAND A. Published on August 19, 2018
This wine is amazing. I thought I was buying a Beaujolais listed on the site as 13% ABV, but it’s actually 14.5%. What I tasted was a completely different wine: opulent, with deep aromas, very ripe black fruit, and a long finish—nothing like the same wine from the 2016 vintage. This wine is magnificent.
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Review by Mr. PIERRE LOUIS R. Published on April 27, 2020
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS R. Posted on May 12, 2019
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on September 28, 2018
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Review by Mr. ANTOINE M. Posted on September 12, 2018
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