Vidal-Fleury - Côtes du Rhône rouge 2021

Name: Vidal-Fleury - Côtes du Rhône Red 2021
Brand: Vidal-Fleury
Rating: 3.7 (14 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

3.7/5 (14 customers)

15,5/20

Jancis Robinson

Grenache

balanced

candied fruit

red meat

"A must-have!"

If you're looking for a Côtes-du-Rhône, don't miss this one from Vidal-Fleury! A beautiful expression of Grenache, full-bodied and rich, with a well-balanced tannic structure. You’ll notice jammy notes of red fruit enhanced by black pepper and thyme. The finish is long, with hints of cherries. This wine will elevate your aperitifs and pairs well with many meat-based dishes.

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Estate

Vidal-Fleury

Vintage

2021

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

Dominante de Grenache Noir

Terroirs

Clay soils, consisting of stony alluvium with Rhône pebbles and loess

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Destemming, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation, 3 to 4 weeks of vatting depending on the grape variety

Livestock farming

70% of the blend is aged on lees in stainless steel tanks for 12 months, 20% in large oak vats, and 10% in oak barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

Deep red color with purple highlights

Nose

Intense aromas of candied red berries, black pepper, and thyme

Palate

A full-bodied wine with a well-balanced tannic structure and a long finish with notes of cherries

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2026

Guard

5 years

Food and wine pairings

Pairs perfectly with duck parmentier, Navarran-style lamb, grilled meats...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the estate:

There’s a breath of fresh air 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 business ambitions are taking shape, and a new winemaking style is gradually emerging, which is beginning to show in the range of wines offered. Stay tuned.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated winery (2024 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

About the estate:

The oldest active wine merchant in the Rhône Valley, founded in 1781 from its vineyards 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 boasts a monumental cellar whose architecture is inspired by the Egyptian site of Saqqara.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

About the estate:

RVF - The French Wine Review / 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, state-of-the-art 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, with a rather classic style.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2023 guide) 15,5/20

About the wine:

A dry, well-balanced, and flavorful Côtes-du-Rhône, with just the right amount of fruitiness and a nice acidity. A simple yet classic Côtes-du-Rhône.

James Suckling

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 14 reviews

Review by Mr. OLIVIER P. Posted on 12/04/2024

A decent Cote du Rhone. The flavors are there, but it’s a bit too acidic on the finish. It was especially hard to compare after drinking the Minervois from Ch. Guerry (same grape varieties, with Grenache dominant in both) from the same order.