Gigondas 2014
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 Guy Sarton du Jonchay.
Terroir: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes are grown on the gentle slopes of Dentelles de Montmirail. Soils are made up primarily of stone, calcareous clay and sand. Vineyard elevations between 150-500 meters.
Vinification: Grapes are hand harvested and transported to the winery in small crates. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled tanks with the maceration period lasting approximately 14 days. The wine is aged on its lees first in tank for 3 months followed by an additional 9 months in large oak casks. The finished wine is very lightly filtered (cross flow) and not fined. The wines rest in bottle for a minimum of 3 months prior to release.
Additional Information
Deep red in color with a nose of ripe dark fruit. Full on the palate with layers of blackberry, cherry, prune and violet.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Gigondas
- Winemaker: Guy Sarton du Jonchay
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: stones, clay, sand
- Yield: 30 hl/ha
- Alcohol: >14%
- Avg Production: 550 cases
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
Recent Press
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Score: 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast Author: Anna Lee
Date: Friday, April 6, 2018Plump, juicy boysenberries and roasted plums are lifted by notes of dried rosemary, thyme and violet in this big, brooding Gigondas. Round and warming on the palate, its an unctuous wine framed by bold, grippy tannins. Drink now through 2030. -
Score: 89 Points
Vinous Author: Josh Raynolds
Date: Friday, October 6, 2017Bright ruby-red. Fresh red fruit, floral and spice scents are joined by subtle earth and garrigue nuances that build as the wine opens up. Taut and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors that pick up a peppery quality on the back half. Supple tannins add shape to the finish, which hangs on with good, spicy tenacity. -
Score: 88 Points
Wine Spectator Author: James Molesworth
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017Friendly cherry and red currant notes stream along, flecked with light tobacco and iron accents. Silky, open finish. Drink now.
