The estate's flagship cuvée, it is characterized by a lovely freshness, racy tannins, and beautiful balance. Fruity, it pairs perfectly with white meats, certain cheeses, and fish.
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Nose
Full of cherries, berries, and plums
Mouth
Lots of fruit and brightness, a charming wine with an almost sensual profile thanks to its round fruitiness and finesse.
Serve
At 14-15°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with white meats, chicken tagine with figs, fish, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The Mélinand family is based in Fleurie, but their 20-hectare estate covers six appellations, including Fleurie (the largest), Chiroubles, and Juliénas, and, since the arrival of Mathieu, the son, a vineyard in Morgon. We were impressed by the 2015 vintage, and the 2016 vintage refined the style. 2017 confirms the delicate, slender profile, without dilution, which we applaud. Our only regret is that some cuvées have a slightly harsh nose. Overall, this is a highly recommended estate with a refined style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Created in 1970 in Fleurie by Jean-Jacques and Liliane Mélinand from family vineyards, the estate was taken over by their son Mathieu in 2009. Having previously worked as a winemaker in Australia and New Zealand, Mathieu now manages 20 hectares of vineyards spread across six appellations, including four crus. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Aged for 11 months in oak barrels, Fleurie Les Marrans 2023 reveals an expressive bouquet of rose petals, sweet spices, candied peel, cherries, and blackberries. Medium to full-bodied, it offers ripe, succulent flavors without any sense of heaviness, maintaining an elegance supported by supple, powdery tannins. A charming wine, ready to drink now.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2023 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:
Mathieu Mélinand took over the family's 20 hectares in 2008, after gaining experience in the southern hemisphere. Each of the four crus shows its mature age, maintained by annual replanting of missing vines. All the wines are vinified with indigenous yeasts and aged in large casks. They have a pulpy texture, but are not overly extracted.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
About wine:
Strawberries, oranges, and nutmeg on the nose, followed by a fresh, fruity, medium-bodied palate. Lots of juicy fruit. Drink now or cellar.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 16, 2025
Favorite this Fleury from a brilliant vintage, which displays great power in terms of flavor density and depth, while retaining a delightful freshness. Beautiful crushed red berries and tart black fruits in general, and crunchy Burlat cherries in particular, are intensely present in a pulpy, delicate, and velvety flesh. The palate, round and slender, stretches towards a formidable finish of sapidity, enhanced by a slight spicy rebound. The notion of pure indulgence takes on its full meaning with this beautiful Gamay, even more so when accompanied by rustic dishes to be shared in a convivial atmosphere. Rating: 4.2.
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 07/20/2025
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