Maison Vidal-Fleury

Côtes-du-Rhône

Red
Located in the southern part of the Rhone Valley, near Avignon, the first people to plant vines in the area were the Greeks and Romans. In 1650, the first regulations for quality and origin protection were established. In 1737, a royal decree from the King of France mandated that all barrels for sale be branded with the letters "C.D.R." The appellation gained further recognition in 1937 with its official establishment.
Côtes du Rhône - Vidal-Fleury - Rouge

Appellation

  • Creation of the appellation: 1937
  • 84% red wines
  • 6% white wines
  • 10% rosé wines
  • 30 749 hectares of vines
  • 1 280 240 hl/ year
  • Average yield 42 hl / hectare
  • 31% of exported production
  • Dry wines

Vineyard

Grape varietals

Grenache 65 %, Syrah 20 %, then Mourvèdre 10 % and Carignan 5 %

Terroir & Climat

Mediterranean climate, cleaned up by the mistral. Very varied soils made up of sediments, granitic limestones, alluvium and pebbles.

Average age of vines

35 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

Long and traditional maceration. Fermentation with Indigenous yeast. Controlled temperature for maceration at 30°C. 100% malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

Aged on lees, 70% in vats and 30% in oak barrels for 24 months

Yearly production

500 000 bottles.

Tasting notes

Visual

Red robe with black highlights

Nose

Strawberry, chocolate, prune, cherry, violet.

Palate

Soft start then straightens. Fleshy. Black fruit, cherry, pepper. Soft finish.

Overall

Pleasant wine with powerful aromatic persistence.

Service

Drinking window

Drink / Keep

Ageing potential

Ready to drink and up to 5 years.

Service temperature

16°C to 18°C

Food pairings

Red and white meats, pizza, barbecue, pasta and cheese.

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