Cotes du Rhône Rouge 2016
Vidal-Fleury
Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury not only is the Rhône’s oldest continuing grower/négociant firm, but it also secured an international following very quickly.Thomas Jefferson’s visit in 1787 was its first contact with the United States; he called the wines “ justly celebrated”.
The elaboration of Vidal-Fleury’s wines consists of four separate operations – the vineyard, winemaking, ageing and bottling. The superb origins of the grapes and the patience taken in maturing are what make the quality of Vidal-Fleury wines according to Winemaker Antoine Dupre
Terroir: Our wine is produced from vines cultivated on the right bank of the Rhône, in the Southeast of Ardèche. The soils overlooking the river are clayey, composed of pebbly alluvial deposits with Rhodanian pebbles and loess. The climate is Mediterranean, influenced by the mistral wind. You have Grenache, syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan grape.
Vinification: The winemaking process involves destemmed harvesting, alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature, and three to four weeks of maceration, depending on the grape variety. Aging takes place for one year on lees, with 70% of the batch in stainless steel tanks, 20% in large oak vats, and 10% in oak barrels.
Additional Information
Ruby red in color. A nose dominated by notes of cocoa, cherries, and spice. On the palate, the wine is bold with blackcurrant, cherry, and roasted nut flavors.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Cotes du Rhône
- Winemaker: Guy Sarton du Jonchay
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Clay, pebbles, sand
- Yield: 43 hl/ha
- Alcohol: >14%
- Avg Production: 40,000 cases
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Carignan
Recent Press
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Score: 88 Points
Wine Enthusiast Author: Anna Lee C. Iijima
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2021"Savory undertones of fur and leather saddle juxtapose bright black currant and raspberry in this elegant Old-World-style red. A Grenache-dominant blend complemented by Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, it's a concentrated, freshly balanced wine that finishes on fine, silky tannins. Ready now, the wine should hold through 2023." -
Score: 88 Points
Wine Enthusiast Author: Anna Lee C. Iijima
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2021"Savory undertones of fur and leather saddle juxtapose bright black currant and raspberry in this elegant Old-World-style red. A Grenache-dominant blend complemented by Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan, it's a concentrated, freshly balanced wine that finishes on fine, silky tannins. Ready now, the wine should hold through 2023." -
Score: 88 Points
Wine Enthusiast Date: Friday, March 19, 2021 Text not yet available. June/July 2021 Issue.
