Vidal Fleury
Vidal Fleury Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Red wine
4.6
Expert Rating
4.0
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Vidal Fleury's Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge epitomizes the richness of the Southern Rhône with its opulent blend dominated by Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. This wine is a canvas showcasing the region's varied terroir, which is dotted with the famed galets roulés stones that retain warmth to ripen grapes to perfection. Vidal Fleury, with a history dating back to 1781, marries tradition and innovation in their winemaking, utilizing careful aging to allow the blend's components to harmonize. The result is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape that's both accessible in its youth and admirable for its aging potential.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Vidal Fleury Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge exudes a rich garnet color and an enticing aroma of ripe cherries, black raspberries, and a symphony of Provençal herbs.The taste reveals layers of red and black fruits, seasoned with spices, earthiness, and a subtle leather quality that speaks to its aging prowess. The texture is plush, with velvety tannins that glide towards a finish lined with a hint of oak and licorice. Its balance between fruit intensity and structural finesse makes it a standout choice, ready to be savored now or cellared for a more complex future.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2057
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Vidal Fleury
Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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