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Thanks to the old vines, whose grapes are smaller and more concentrated, this wine is a true distillation of Gamay’s finest aromas. It is a wine with aging potential that will charm you with the finesse and purity of its fruit.
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Eye
Deep ruby color with violet hues
Nose
Ripe with notes of red berries, with a subtle peppery edge
Mouth
Rich and smooth on the palate, velvety, with a focus on fruit
Serve
At 13-15°C
Open
1 hour ahead of younger vintages
Drink before
2032+
Guard
Ages 8 and up
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with veal blanquette, Bresse chicken in cream sauce, or rack of lamb with thyme blossoms...
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.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2026 guide) 1*Star (2023 vintage) (Very successful 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2025 guide) 92/100 (2023 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
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
James Suckling
Wine rating (2025 guide) 91/100 (2023 vintage)
Customer rating
(Vintage 2023)
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on June 25, 2025
A resounding success, this 2023 Fleury shines with its sunny character, its rounded profile, and its concentration on the palate—all of which contrast beautifully with its great suppleness, lovely freshness, and incredible smoothness. The structure, underscored by a subtle minerality, is enveloped by soft, slightly rich tannins that are velvety to perfection and allow the brilliance and purity of beautiful, crisp, slightly spicy red fruits to shine through. The savory finish impresses with its intensity, rounded out by a hint of cocoa. It possesses all the qualities needed for comfortable aging. Although still youthful, this Fleurie is already a true delight paired with Bresse poultry in a fresh morel sauce. Rating = 4.4.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILBERT N. Published on 01/19/2026
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Review by Mr. BENOIT L. Published on March 15, 2025
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