Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20 (Immediate pleasure), RVF 14/20, Silver Medal at Mâcon
“Quite similar to the Fleurie from Domaine du Niagara, perhaps a bit more mineral but with the same supple texture, marked by black fruit. " (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2014). Tender, polished, coated with freshness, finishing on a peppery note. A pleasant Fleurie!
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Eye
Ruby red color with purple highlights
Nose
clean, blending red berries and floral notes
Mouth
Tender, polished, enveloped in freshness, ending on a peppery note. A pleasant Fleurie.
Serve
at 13-15°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes blanches, des volailles, une andouillette... <br/>
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 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
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. J YVES P. Published on 08/30/2017
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Review by Mr. PATRICK M. Posted on 04/07/2015
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