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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 wild boar à la Bourguignonne or pheasant casserole à la forestière.
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Eye
Deep red color with purple highlights
Nose
A lovely nose, with floral aromas of wilted rose, iris, and violet
Mouth
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
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little 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 and balanced Fleurie wines. Arnaud, Jean-Pierre Després' son, created the Niagara estate in 2005. This year, he is set to take over the family estate and manage the entire operation. This is a daunting task on a famous but challenging vineyard. The latest vintages live up to the estate's reputation, and the wide range of wines offers a safe choice at a reasonable price.
Decanter
Wine rating (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 are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Settled since 1984 with his wife Maryse, Jean-Marc Després, one of the leaders of Fleurie, handed over his estate in 2018 to his son Arnaud, who now manages 18 hectares near an iconic location in the appellation: the Chapel of Our Lady. 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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
Jean-Marc Després is a discreet winemaker who speaks to you with his eyes... and with his wines! His son Arnaud joined him in 2005. He took over his great-grandfather's vineyards, which he distributes under the Domaine Niagara label, modified the vine management and planted new plots, including Viognier on granite. With its warm welcome, honest wines, and delicious food, La Madone is a delightful stop in Beaujolais.
Jancis Robinson
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rating (2024 guide) 90/100 (2022 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rating (2025 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
Customer rating
(Vintage 2022)
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on June 11, 2025
Powerful and robust, Dame de la Pétoche is a concentrated wine with a full body that delivers a fresh and juicy palate, abundant texture with a graceful, velvety mouthfeel, and a wonderful blend of subtle oak and ripe fruit with lovely notes of cherry jam. The present yet warm tannins, which are fine and well-integrated, extend the profile into a long and savory finish. Enormous aging potential thanks to its structure and depth. The antithesis of the classic, easy-drinking Beaujolais, Dame de la Pétoche is a young, racy wine that is bold and uninhibited, naturally destined for the table to enhance, for example, a delicious coq au vin. Rating = 4.5.
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Note and opinion by Mr. WILLIAM A. Published on 03/07/2025
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(Catalog price 24.00 €)
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