Domaine de la Madone
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic French charcuterie, roast chicken with herbs, and grilled pork chops.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled on the steep, pink-granite slopes of the Fleurie appellation in Beaujolais, Domaine de la Madone is named after the historic hilltop chapel built in the 19th century to shield the surrounding vineyards from harm. Under the curation of the legendary Georges Duboeuf, this wine represents the pinnacle of Fleurie's elegant, floral style. Made from 100% Gamay grapes grown in the decomposed granite soils known locally as 'arene', the wine undergoes traditional semi-carbonic maceration. This process coaxes out a velvety texture and an aromatic bouquet of violets, iris, and fresh red berries, embodying the poetic and graceful heritage of the region.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1964 by Georges Duboeuf—the visionary merchant famously dubbed the 'King of Beaujolais'—Les Vins Georges Duboeuf transformed the global reputation of Gamay. Headquartered in Romanèche-Thorins, the family négociant house collaborates with hundreds of winegrowers spanning southern Burgundy and Beaujolais. The portfolio captures the diverse terroirs across the ten regional Crus, where Gamay thrives on distinctive pink granite, manganese-rich schist, and decomposed clay slopes under a semi-continental climate with Mediterranean influences. Viticultural philosophy emphasizes sustainable management and lutte raisonnée across partner domains, alongside expanding certified organic initiatives. Utilizing traditional semi-carbonic and whole-cluster fermentations in temperature-controlled tanks, the vinification strategy preserves vivacious red fruit purity, florality, and supple tannin structure. Managed today by Franck Duboeuf and his son Adrien, the maison produces benchmark single-estate and cru bottlings, notably Château de Saint-Amour, Domaine du Moulin-à-Vent, Domaine de la Vigne Romaine, and the prestigious Fleurie cuvées.
🍇 Grapes
100% Gamay