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Vidal-Fleury - Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde rouge 2021
Vidal-Fleury - Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde Red 2021

Vidal-Fleury - Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde rouge 2021

Côte-Rôtie|Red wine

93/100

Decanter

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

Syrah
black fruits
ready-to-eat meals
age-worthy wine

"A wine made for aging"

“The blackberry and blueberry notes are barely ripe, resulting in a fairly dry and fresh aromatic profile. The palate is fuller than expected, with a roundness that’s quite unusual for a 2021 vintage. It also has some length. Good acidity, with clean tannins that aren’t overly oaky.” (Decanter 2022). The estate’s signature cuvée, produced since its inception.

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Estate

Vidal-Fleury

Vintage

Brune et Blonde

Vintage

2021

Designation

Côte-Rôtie

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Vineyards located in the northern and southern parts of the appellation, on metamorphic rocks: mica schist in the north, leucogneiss south of Ampuis, and dark migmatites in the southern part of the appellation

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemmed grapes; temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation; two to three weeks of vatting with regular punching down; and post-fermentation maceration at elevated temperatures

Livestock Farming

30 months in oak barrels, 40% of which are new barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

A deep red color with carmine highlights

Nose

Intense and complex, with notes of violet, black currant, and black olives, followed by spicier notes of pepper and nutmeg

Palate

Rich, fresh, and velvety, with a lingering finish that reveals roasted notes

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

Serve 1 hour in advance and decant while young

Drink before

2041

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with complex dishes such as tournedos Rossini, beef Wellington, or beef bourguignon—and for the more adventurous, try it with a dark chocolate dessert...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

A breath of fresh air is sweeping through Vidal-Fleury. Antoine Dupré has replaced Guy Sarton du Jonchay at the helm of the oldest wine merchant in the Northern Rhône (founded in 1781), which is now owned by the Guigal family but operated independently. New business ambitions are taking shape, and a new winemaking style is gradually emerging, which is beginning to show in the current lineup. Stay tuned.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The blackberries and blueberries are barely ripe, resulting in a fairly dry and fresh bouquet. The palate is fuller than expected, with a roundness that’s quite unusual for a 2021 vintage. It also has some length. Good acidity, with clean tannins that aren’t overly oaky.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated winery (2024 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)

About the estate:

The oldest active wine merchant in the Rhône Valley, founded in 1781 from its vineyard in Côte-Rôtie and renowned from the very beginning—Thomas Jefferson held a memorable banquet there in 1787. Owned by the Guigal family since 1986, it features a monumental cellar whose architecture is inspired by the Egyptian site of Saqqara.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

 
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury is the oldest winery in the Rhône Valley still in operation. It was acquired by the Guigal family in the early 1980s and boasts modern, high-performance facilities, as well as autonomy in its management and winemaking. The range is extensive and covers most of the major appellations in the Rhône Valley. The wines are now consistently reliable, with a rather classic style.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2022 guide) 16,5/20

About the wine:

A hint of smokiness complements the raspberry and blackberry notes. A solid core of dark fruit, fine, well-integrated tannins, and plenty of freshness. A savory note complements the sweet blackberry, violet, and cherry flavors. Let it age.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

No rating available

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