Don’t be like the Prussians in 1870—don’t run away from this lady! Made from old vines in Madone and aged for 12 months in old oak barrels, this Gamay is a full-bodied, powerful wine with excellent aging potential. It pairs wonderfully with a Burgundian wild boar stew or pheasant casserole with mushrooms.
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Eye
Crimson color with purple highlights
Nose
Pleasant nose, with floral aromas of wilted rose, iris, and violet
Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, with lovely, fine, velvety tannins and fruity and floral notes
Serve
At 13-15°C
Open
1 hour in advance for young vintages
Drink before
2031+
Guard
Ages 8 and up
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with wild boar bourguignon, andouillette, salted pork with lentils, or sautéed mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Established for five generations on Fleurie’s most famous vineyard, La Madone, the Després family produces a very consistent range of elegant, well-balanced Fleurie wines. Arnaud, the son of Jean-Pierre Després, founded the Niagara estate 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.
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 2* Stars (Vintage 2022) (Remarkable wine)
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 passed his estate on to his son Arnaud, who now manages 18 hectares near an iconic site in 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 estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the excellence of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Jean-Marc Després is a reserved winemaker who speaks to you with his eyes… and through his wines! His son Arnaud joined him in 2005. Arnaud then took over his great-grandfather’s vineyards, which he markets under the Domaine Niagara label; he changed the vineyard management practices and planted new plots, including Viognier on granite. Thanks to the warm hospitality, the authenticity of its wines, and the delicious cuisine at its inn, La Madone is a delightful stop in Beaujolais.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100 (2022 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
ESTATE PRICE
21
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