92 Points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 91 Points James SucklingÂ
Producer: Â Domaine de la Madone
Wine: 2023 Fleurie Vieilles Vignes
Varietal: 100% Gamay
Tasting Notes: "The Fleurie Madone Vieilles Vignes 2023 has an exuberant nose of violet petals, blueberry, cherry, licorice, and spices. On the palate, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, with a supple, fruity core guided by powdery, well-integrated tannins that lend it a touch of refinement. Its upward trajectory unfolds effortlessly, with fluid sophistication. This is Fleurie at its best, executed with precision and elegance." - 92 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 2025
"Violets, strawberries and rosemary stems on the nose. Medium-bodied, very fresh and crisp, with stemmy tannins and a cool, tight finish. Try from 2026." - 91 Points, James Suckling
Food: Â The 2023 Fleurie Vieilles Vignes, known for its expressive fruit and floral notes, offers a light, perfumed profile that makes it an excellent partner for a range of dishes. Its elegance pairs especially well with roasted poultry such as chicken or turkey, grilled vegetables, and lighter pasta dishes. It also complements charcuterie and cured meats, while soft cheeses and vegetarian favorites like spanakopita highlight its finesse. This versatile wine brings freshness and charm to both classic and creative pairings. Amazing pairing with chicken with cream sauce and rack of lamb with thyme.Â
Cellaring: Drink now or hold 8-10 years
DOMAINE DE LA MADONE
Fleurie
Domaine de la Madone is situated along the hillside of La Madone in the Beaujolais cru village of Fleurie.
Domaine de la Madone is owned and run by Arnaud Després who is the 6th generation of his family to tend to these famous hillside vineyards, taking their name from the Chapel of La Madone which was built in 1866 and is high atop the hill above the village of Fleurie.The estate’s 42 acres sit on pink granite and enjoy ideal growing conditions for the Gamay grape due to the exceptional amounts of sunlight it receives. Jean-Marc and Arnaud are very focused on nature and the biodiversity is plentiful with bees, crickets and butterflies amongst the vines.
The winery is built into the hillside and therefore, after manual harvesting, the grapes can be moved from picking baskets to tanks and then to barrels via gravity. The top cuvees are aged in oak barrels as well as some experimentation with concrete eggs.
Fleurie is one of the 10 Crus of Beaujolais located in the north and producing only red wine. Fleurie is 1312 feet above sea level known for red wines from the Gamay varietal.
The wines are some of the most highly regarded in the region, which is sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Beaujolais". Indeed, Fleurie appellation gets its elegance from being sheltered by the Avenas, Durbize and Labourons range.
A quick geology lesson to tell you about the unique landscape where Fleurie vines grow: at the end of the Tertiary Era, an exceptional tectonic and magmatic event changed the landscape forever. The land was thrust upwards and hills formed across the Beaujolais region that were shaped over the years by erosion.
La Madone stands at the highest point of these valleys at 1394 feet above sea level. This magnificent statue is the landmark for the Fleurie vines, which grow from the south-eastern side of the hill up to the Madone chapel.
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