Domaine de la Madone

Domaine de la Madone

1230 Rte De La Madone, 69820 Fleurie, France

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Visit, tasting and winegrower’s inn at Domaine de la Madone

During your visit to the estate, you will have the opportunity, through a guided tour, to discover the subtleties of Fleurie wines, to understand the estate’s winemaking approach by exploring the cellars, and to enjoy a guided tasting that will help you choose the wines that suit your palate.

The estate’s location is privileged both for the quality of its wines and for its scenic beauty. The remarkable view over the Beaujolais crus vineyards inspired the Despres family to share it with visitors by opening a winemaker’s inn.

The inn offers regional dishes, homemade on the terrace or in the panoramic dining room, perfectly paired with the estate’s wines.

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4.8/5 (5 reviews)

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Lunch + 3 tours and tastings + Iconic Beaujolais crus

1 day from €105 pp

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4.7/5 (14 reviews)

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2 days / 1 night from €200 pp

Travellers' review - Domaine de la Madone

  • A beautiful day

    At Domaine de la Madone, our first stop was a highly instructive one, and the tasting took place in optimal conditions. Well received and well guided, we would perhaps have liked to have had someone closer to the work of the vine and the making of the wines. A very warm welcome at the restaurant, with an impeccable menu and superb panoramic views over the vineyards. Note that the nearby Chapelle de la Madone can be reached on foot from the restaurant in about ten minutes... a must. Château des Bachelards was the highlight of the day, with its AB and Demeter wines - a little expensive for our budget, alas. The guided tour of the grounds and cellars was the most exciting and instructive part of the day. At Steeve Charvet's, Orane made us feel very welcome, and we learned a lot, especially about how to taste these excellent vintages. This discovery of the Beaujolais vineyards will remain a beautiful memory: a superb gift!

    Jean-Paul D.

  • Nice discovery

    3 very different and complementary areas: - technical expertise at Château des Bachelards - passion at Steeve Charvet - organization at Domaine de la Madone Winemakers available and willing to listen, all eager to share their expertise. A very interesting day for anyone wanting to improve their knowledge of Beaujolais vineyards.

    Franck S.

  • Super

    Instructive visit with enthusiasts from the Madone estate in Fleurie and the Steeve Charvet estate in Chiroubles. Very warm welcome at "La Tour" bed and breakfast in Chiroubles. Superb restaurant "Le côte de Brouilly" in Odenas. Nothing to say. Everything was perfect, even the weather!

    Dominique R.

  • EXCELLENT STAY

    Many thanks to Steeve Charvet for his welcome, explanations and generous tasting. The meal, night and breakfast at La Tour, Sylvie's home, was a very pleasant experience for us, and a great opportunity to meet new people. The second day was also full of wonderful discoveries, and the meal and visit to the Domaine de la Madone were equally satisfying. A very warm welcome.

    Line P.

  • Discovering Beaujolais

    If there's one region worth visiting, it's the Beaujolais, and at the end of October, nature is decked out in an array of dazzling colors, from the stones that make the quality of the wine to the beauty of the buildings. And what can we say about the welcome, as in Chiroubles, where after an introduction from Steeve Charvet, you can't help but love this land, but also its gastronomy, because under the name of Beaujolais, you can discover a multitude of wines. Chardonnay for whites, Gamay for reds, the benchmark, which comes in a multitude of labels, Brouilly, Chiroubles, Morgon and châteaux like La Valette, it's paradise before its time, especially since they're the perfect accompaniment to meat, fish and so many other culinary specialties. And let's not forget the rosé, a delightful discovery, even effervescent in some productions, making it a delicious aperitif, and it's not the ladies who will say otherwise. And let's not forget the warm welcome you'll receive at the Gîte de La Tour in Chiroubles, where everything is done to make you love 'their country', not forgetting the owner's table d'hôte, which is well worth the detour. From the Madone des vignes to the Terrasses de Chiroubles, not forgetting Beaujeu, the ancient capital of Beaujolais, this is a land to explore with a group of friends or as a couple, because no one is excluded from gastronomy, and there's so much to discover that one week is barely enough thanks to Vinotrip's good addresses.

    Jean-Pierre D.

  • The Wines

    Domaine de la Madone is located on the renowned La Madone hillside in Fleurie. This slope is often considered by connoisseurs as the finest of the cru’s climats.
    It enjoys exceptional sunlight, and its soil is composed of pink granite, ideal for the Gamay grape variety.
    Arnaud Despres produces several Fleurie wines and was the first to plant a vineyard with the Viognier grape on the Fleurie terroir.

  • History

    The estate takes its name from the small chapel erected at the top of the hill overlooking the village of Fleurie. Topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary, it dates back to 1866 and was built by the local winemakers to protect the vineyards from powdery mildew (a grapevine disease).
    The vineyards planted on this hill are known as the classified 'La Madone' climat.

Meet with one of our partners in the Beaujolais

Château Bellevue Château de Chasselas Château de La Chaize Château de Pizay Château des Bachelards Domaine du Château de la Valette Domaine Pardon & Fils - Beaujolais L’Auberge du Paradis La Tour Guest House Le Nid Beaujolais Les Potins du Four Steeve Charvet Estate

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