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
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 production, though slightly more conventional 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 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 yet 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 are regularly recognized by 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 oversees 18 hectares located 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. 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
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100 (2022 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
Customer rating
(2022 vintage)
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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Review by Mr. WILLIAM A. Posted on March 7, 2025
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