Ratings: Gault Millau 16.5/20, RVF 15/20, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
"This estate certainly produces one of the most elegant and feminine Fleuries available today, bearing a striking resemblance to the style of the finest Chambolle-Musigny wines." (RVF - Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2010). Grille Midi is recognized as one of Fleurie’s finest climats, consisting of a sun-drenched granite amphitheater. This cuvée, crafted from 60-year-old vines, offers aromas of ripe fruit and spices each year, along with a toasty character. A balanced and structured vintage, ready to enjoy now!
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Eye
A beautiful, deep color with purple highlights
Nose
aromatic with a full-bodied fruitiness, enhanced by spicy notes
Palate
Full-bodied, rich, and dense, with a robust character, balanced by a lovely smoothness and a delicate, fresh finish
Serve
at 13-15°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2015
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
based on 7 reviews
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