From Château des Thorins: Visit to Château du Moulin-à-Vent
Explore the history and daily life of Château du Moulin-à-Vent and learn about the Moulin-à-Vent AOC and winemaking. Taste four wines, including two single-vineyard cu...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, cassis, wild blackberry
Palate: spice
Structured, rich and spicy Fleurie from the high hill of the appellation, where the granite is darker and burnt.
What it pairs with
- Duck breast with blackberry sauce Wild blackberry in the glass meets the same fruit in the sauce, and the spice stands up to the duck.More wines for duck breast →
- Beef cheek braised in red wine A structured Gamay holds its own against slow-cooked beef and its reduced sauce.More wines for beef stew →
- Aged Comté The wine's spice and dark fruit lean into the nutty, salty rind.More wines for aged hard cheese →
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Madone · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Fleurie AOC
- Price
- EUR 13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-4 from vintage
Frequently asked about Fleurie Domaine du Niagara
What does Fleurie Domaine du Niagara taste like?
Aroma: red fruit, cassis, wild blackberry. Palate: spice. Structured, rich and spicy Fleurie from the high hill of the appellation, where the granite is darker and burnt.
When should I drink Fleurie Domaine du Niagara?
The domaine gives a keeping window of 3 to 4 years and suggests waiting one to two years before opening a young bottle.
What food pairs with Fleurie Domaine du Niagara?
Duck breast with blackberry sauce is the first match; Beef cheek braised in red wine, Aged Comté also suit it. Wild blackberry in the glass meets the same fruit in the sauce, and the spice stands up to the duck.
What grapes are in Fleurie Domaine du Niagara?
Gamay. Classification: Fleurie AOC.
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