Vidal-Fleury - Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde rouge 2021
93/100
Decanter
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A wine made for aging"
"The blackberry and blueberry are barely ripe, giving a fairly dry and fresh aromatic expression. The palate is fuller than expected, with a roundness that is quite unusual in 2021. There is also some length. Good acidity, clean tannins and not too much oak." (Decanter 2022). The estate's flagship cuvée, present since its creation.
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Eye
Dark red color with crimson highlights
Nose
Intense and complex, with notes of violet, blackcurrant, black olives, followed by spicier notes of pepper and nutmeg.
Mouth
Rich, fresh, and velvety with a lingering finish revealing roasted notes.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour in advance and decant when young
Drink before
2041
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with complex dishes such as tournedos Rossini, beef Wellington, beef bourguignon, or, for the more adventurous, try it with a dark chocolate dessert...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
A new wind is blowing at 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), now owned by the Guigal family but managed independently. New commercial ambitions are emerging, along with a gradual shift in style in the cellar, which is beginning to show in the range on offer. Watch this space.
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
About wine:
The blackberry and blueberry flavors are barely ripe, resulting in a fairly dry and fresh aroma. The palate is fuller than expected, with a roundness that is quite unusual for 2021. It also has some length. Good acidity, clean tannins, and not overly woody.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
About the estate:
The oldest wine merchant in the Rhône region, founded in 1781 from its vineyard in Côte-Rôtie and renowned from very early on – Thomas Jefferson held a memorable banquet there in 1787. Owned by the Guigal family since 1986, it has a monumental cellar, whose architecture is inspired by the Egyptian site of Saqqara.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury is the oldest winery in the Rhône Valley still in operation. It was bought 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 of the Rhône Valley. The wines are now reliable, in a rather classic style.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2022 guide) 16,5/20
About wine:
A hint of smoke accompanies raspberry and blackberry. A good core of black fruit, fine, chewy tannins, and lots of freshness. A savory note accompanies sweet blackberry, violet, and cherry. Leave to mature.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
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