Notes: RVF 16/20
Fleurie, the most feminine cru in Beaujolais, reveals itself here in a vintage full of finesse. This cuvée comes from a selection of the estate’s oldest vines (70 and 100 years old!), which sink their roots deep into the granite subsoil. Low yields are followed by traditional Beaujolais winemaking to produce a refined vintage that captivates with the purity of its fruit. An intense wine with excellent aging potential!
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Eye
rich color
Nose
A lovely nose, fragrant with aromas of red berries and spicy notes
Palate
Full-bodied and smooth, with lovely, delicate tannins and a lingering finish
Serve
at 13-15°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur une blanquette de veau, une andouillette, un petit salé aux lentilles... <br/>
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 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.
Guide Hachette des vins
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 handed over his estate 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 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, changed 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 estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. BERNARD B. Published on April 24, 2014
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Review by Mr. MATHIAS L. Published on October 23, 2012
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