WINE DESCRIPTION
Crafted through meticulous processes spanning vineyard care, vinification, aging, and bottling, Vidal-Fleury wines embody excellence. Winemaker Guy Sarton du Jonchay attributes their quality to premium grape origins and patient maturation. Grown on the gentle slopes near Dentelles de Montmirail, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes flourish in marl, clay, and sandy soils at elevations of 150-500 meters.
Manual harvesting precedes indigenous yeast fermentation and a maceration period in temperature-controlled tanks. Aging occurs on lees for about three months in tanks, followed by at least six months in large oak casks.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This red wine from the Vacqueyras appellation is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.On the nose, it offers aromas of blackberry, red currant, and hints of pepper. On the palate, it is full-bodied and round, with ripe tannins, good acidity, and complex flavors of red and dark fruit, clove, and leather. The finish is long and persistent.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Shiraz/Syrah
Grenache
ORIGINS
Winery: Vidal Fleury
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
3.6
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