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Vidal-Fleury - Saint-Joseph 2012

Vidal-Fleury - Saint-Joseph 2012

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3.8/5 (4 customers)

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Hachette

89/100

Wine Spectator

“Following the 2011 vintage— Favorite —comes a less ambitious 2012 that nevertheless bears a family resemblance to its ‘big brother’ with its rich, full-bodied, and silky character, as well as its concentrated and warm fruitiness. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015). A straightforward and firm wine, with a delicious balance between fruit and spice, a hint of oak, and great length in both structure and aroma... A Saint-Joseph of the highest caliber!

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Estate

Vidal-Fleury

Vintage

2012

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

a variety of soils in plains and on hillsides

Viticulture

meticulous and traditional

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

long traditional maceration (3 weeks), fermentation with indigenous yeasts, temperature-controlled maceration (30°C), complete malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

on the lees, 3 months in tanks, then 12 months in large oak barrels, and 4 months in the bottle

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

a deep red with dark highlights

Nose

Very fruity and crisp: blackcurrant, spices (nutmeg, pepper), eucalyptus, mineral notes

Palate

Fresh and tannic, with a rich balance of fruit and spice, a hint of oak, and great length in both structure and aroma. A straightforward and firm wine

Serve

at 17-18°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink starting at

2015

Drink before

2022

Production

37,500 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, game birds, and full-flavored cheeses...

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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.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2015 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

Rated winery (2024 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)

About the wine:

The oldest active wine merchant in the Rhône region, founded in 1781 and quickly gaining a reputation—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.
Following the 2011 Solar— Favorite —in the previous edition comes a less ambitious 2012 vintage that nevertheless bears a family resemblance to its “big brother” with its rich, full-bodied, and silky character, as well as its concentrated and warm fruitiness.

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.
Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 89/100 (Very good wine)

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

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