Vidal-Fleury

30 km south of Lyon, on the banks of the Rhône, stands the oldest winery in the Rhône Valley still in operation: Maison Vidal-Fleury, located in the heart of the Côte-Rôtie vineyards. Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury quickly gained international renown. Thomas Jefferson's visit in 1787 was a milestone in its history. From the 1920s onwards, the winery began to take an interest in other terroirs in the Rhône Valley. By the mid-20th century, Vidal-Fleury had become the iconic winery of Côte-Rôtie. In 2008, with the addition of a new cellar dedicated to aging, Vidal-Fleury embarked on a new phase of development. The house has survived the centuries thanks to the tenacity of men who are resolutely in love with wine. Today, Maison Vidal-Fleury has no fewer than 19 appellations among the most prestigious in the Rhône Valley.