Product Information
Established in 1781 in the Northern Rhone Valley, Vidal-Fleury is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Rhone Valley. Today Vidal-Fleury vinify and age wines from across the Rhône Valley, focusing on the choicest terroirs, allowing ample time to age and mature the wines.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Country of origin
France
Storage
To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase.
Package type
Glass Bottle
Other Information
Full Product Name:
Rhône Red Wine
Importer:
Louis Latour LVD,
12-14 Denman Street,
London,
W1D 7HJ,
UK.
Rhône Red Wine
Importer:
Louis Latour LVD,
12-14 Denman Street,
London,
W1D 7HJ,
UK.
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Contains Sulphites
Contains Sulphites
Brand
Vidal
Brand details
Established in 1781 in the Northern Rhone valley, Vidal-Fleury is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Rhone valley. Today we age wines from the Rhone's renowned appellations, focusing on the choicest terroirs, allowing ample time to age and mature the wines.
Vidal-Fleury Côtes du Rhône is a typical Southern Rhône wine, principally Grenache (65%) complemented by Syrah (20%), Mourvédre (10%) and Carignan (5%).
Vidal-Fleury Côtes du Rhône is a typical Southern Rhône wine, principally Grenache (65%) complemented by Syrah (20%), Mourvédre (10%) and Carignan (5%).
Manufacturer
CALLE MANUEL MARIA GONZALEZ
JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
11403
Spain
History
Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury is located in the midst of the Côte-Rôtie vineyards in the Northern Rhône, and is the oldest continuously operating wine producer in the Rhône Valley. Since the early days Vidal-Fleury has established a reputation for the production of high quality wines which show individuality and the typicity of the different Rhône appellations from which they come.
Agent
Gonzalez Byass
Grape variety
Grenache 65%, Syrah 20%, Mourvèdre 10%, Carignan 5%
Current vintage
2022
Regional information
The Rhone Valley is one of France's most important wine growing regions covering a long strip of land from Avignon in the south to Vienne. This very diverse region is split into two sections. The south has a Mediterranean climate and produces mainly blended wines from varieties such as Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan. Côtes-du-Rhône production is important here along with the villages such as Gigondas and Châteauneuf du Pape.
Tasting notes
The nose shows typicity of Grenache leading with cherry combined with notes of chocolate, spices and violets. The palate is round and shows more black fruit with hints of pepper.
Alcohol by volume
14.5
Units
10.9
Producer
Vidal-Fleury
Winemaker
Antoine Dupré
Vinification details
The wine is partially destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then matured in stainless steel vats, with 30% in large oak barrels, for a period of 3 months.
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