Vidal-Fleury - Côtes du Rhône rouge 2021
15,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A must-have!"
If you’re looking for a Côtes-du-Rhône, don’t miss the one from Vidal-Fleury! A beautiful expression of Grenache—round and rich, with a well-balanced tannic structure. It features jammy notes of red berries accented by black pepper and thyme. The finish is long, with notes of cherries. This wine will enhance your aperitifs and pairs well with many meat-based dishes.
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Eye
Dark 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
It pairs perfectly with duck parmentier, Navarre-style lamb, grilled meats...
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 range of wines offered. Stay tuned.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (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 hosted 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
Estate 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 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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 15,5/20
About the wine:
A dry, balanced, and flavorful Côtes-du-Rhône, with well-balanced fruitiness and lovely acidity. A simple yet classic Côtes-du-Rhône.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended