{"id":35588,"date":"2022-12-19T19:16:47","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T18:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=35588"},"modified":"2023-12-11T15:39:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T14:39:13","slug":"vidal-fleury-appellations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/19\/vidal-fleury-appellations\/","title":{"rendered":"Vidal-Fleury unveils you its wines from 19 Rh\u00f4ne Valley appellations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The authentic Vidal-Fleury<\/strong> domain, visible from the gate<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you follow the banks of the Rh\u00f4ne river, 30 km southern from Lyon, you would discover the the oldest wine house in the Rh\u00f4ne valley, still in operation. In the heart of the C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/em> vineyards, the Maison Vidal-Fleury was therefore founded in 1781 and has successfully survived several centuries thanks to the passionate work of winegrowers, who are deeply concerned about their vineyards since they both are traders and breeders, in the same time (photo credits: Vidal-Fleury). <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

So to say, Vidal-Fleury delivers wines from 19 appellations, either in red, white and ros\u00e9 forms, among the most prestigious in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley.<\/strong> By AP<\/em><\/div>\n
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..and harvesting<\/strong> as much as possible <\/b>by muscle power.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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By that time, most of people were working hard<\/strong> for the money..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now, let’s focus on another illustrious wine<\/strong> house… The Vidal-Fleury<\/strong><\/a> house was founded in 1781<\/strong>, and quickly acquired an international notoriety<\/strong>, even in the United States<\/strong> where the firm already settled in 1787<\/strong>, thanks to the former president Thomas Jefferson<\/strong> who visited the domain<\/strong>. Thus, even since this period, Vidal-Fleury<\/strong> has been considered as one of the most emblematic houses in C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em>. It has also been regarded as the oldest Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong> house still in operation, despite its vineyard<\/strong> was replanted at the end of the 19th century<\/strong> with American<\/strong> rootstocks after the phylloxera<\/strong><\/em> crisis. Indeed, Vidal-Fleury<\/strong> deliver a wide variety of wines<\/strong>, at the optimum of their potential<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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..those vines<\/strong> act right, even sloped on these hills<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The whole collection of wines<\/strong> is waiting for you to be tasted<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you wanna get further into Vidal-Fleury<\/strong>‘s philosophy, you would learn that the domain<\/strong> proposes a selection of the best local grapes<\/strong>, from the Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong>. This exigency may become possible through a precise sorting and aging of those blends<\/strong> that make the reputation of this specific terroir<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the huge diversity of beautiful grape varieties<\/strong> is nested in this Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong>. With a selection of appellations<\/strong>, standing in the northern<\/strong> part, so to say C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em>, Condrieu<\/strong><\/em>, Saint-Joseph<\/strong><\/em>, Cornas<\/strong>, Hermitage<\/strong><\/em> and Crozes-Hermitage<\/strong><\/em>. <\/p>\n

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For instance, syrah<\/strong><\/em> is the only red grape<\/strong> variety employed there, unless it is sometimes embellished with white grapes<\/strong>, such as viognier<\/strong><\/em> in C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em>, along marsanne<\/strong><\/em> and roussanne<\/strong><\/em>. <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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..no better protection than this cork plug<\/strong> bed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sometimes a bit of altitude<\/strong> can do miracles<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 To illustrate this global<\/strong> keen interest, let us introduce you this C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie 2015 Brune et Blonde<\/strong><\/em>. This supple and light red wine<\/strong> (syrah<\/strong><\/em> 95% vs viognier<\/strong><\/em> 5%) is full of red berries<\/strong> generated by a blend between the tannic wines<\/strong> of the C\u00f4te Brune<\/strong><\/em> and the softer and more tender juices<\/strong> from the C\u00f4te Blonde<\/strong><\/em>. This splendid wine<\/strong> is aged on lees<\/strong> during 4 years<\/strong> in barrels<\/strong> and aged for 6 months<\/strong> in bottles<\/strong>. From its carmine red<\/strong> robe emerges fruity<\/strong> scents of pepper<\/strong>, olive<\/strong> and smoky<\/strong> notes, before a rich and supple balance<\/strong>, between red fruits<\/strong> and spices<\/strong>. Ideal to keep until 20 years<\/strong> in cellar<\/strong>, and to pair with grilled meat<\/strong> or cheeses<\/strong>, if served at a temperature<\/strong> of 18\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In this amount of renowned wines<\/strong>, you should know that approximately 70%<\/strong> of their references<\/strong> are dedicated to exportation<\/strong> throughout the World<\/strong>, and notably beyond the borders of Europe<\/strong>. Thus, the most important market<\/strong> seems to be the Northern America<\/strong> (with USA <\/strong>and Canada<\/strong>), along Northern Europe<\/strong> (aka the Benelux<\/strong>, Scandinavia<\/strong> and the UK<\/strong>), without forgetting Japan <\/strong>and China<\/strong>…<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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..or just make an acquisition<\/strong>, directly in the store<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Let’s make some pairings<\/strong> with fine cheese<\/strong> by a friend..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the southern<\/strong> side, you could enjoy one of these following appellations<\/strong>, which are Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong><\/em>, Gigondas<\/strong><\/em>, Vacqueyras<\/strong><\/em>, Tavel<\/strong><\/em>, Cairanne<\/strong><\/em>, C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne Villages<\/strong><\/em>, C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong><\/em>, Ventoux<\/strong><\/em> and Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise<\/strong><\/em>. This announced wide range of wines<\/strong> offered by Vidal-Fleury<\/strong>, is composed by red grapes<\/strong>, counting on grenache<\/strong><\/em>, syrah<\/strong><\/em> and mourv\u00e8dre<\/strong><\/em>, and as well white<\/strong> ones, in terms of viognier<\/strong><\/em>, grenache blanc<\/strong><\/em>, clairette<\/strong><\/em> and roussanne<\/strong><\/em>. Sharing a part of its vineyard<\/strong> with Guigal<\/strong> which acquired the domain<\/strong> in 1984, Vidal-Fleury<\/strong> conserves its autonomy in terms of winemaking<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spread on a total of 62 ha<\/strong>, which represents one of the most important vineyards<\/strong> in the northern Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong> (including 35 ha of C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em>, 12 ha of Condrieu<\/strong><\/em>, 11 ha of Saint-Joseph<\/strong><\/em> and 4 ha of Crozes-Hermitage<\/strong><\/em>).<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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As we should take an example, the territory of the Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong><\/em> appellation is spread through the plain of the Comtat Venaissin<\/strong>, on the left bank of the Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong> river and made up of vast terraces<\/strong> covered with red clay<\/strong>. This famous vineyard<\/strong> area owes its existence (and name) to the former pope Jean XXII<\/strong>, who a great wine<\/strong> enthusiast, who had his summer residence<\/strong> built here in Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong><\/em> from 1318, naturally surrounded by beautiful olive trees<\/strong> and vines<\/strong>. We could easily illustrate this zone by the young dry white wine <\/strong>of 2019<\/strong> vintage of Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong><\/em>, which is muchly appreciated its freshness, fruity and floral aromas<\/strong>. Therefore, this elixir<\/strong><\/em> may then develop more pronounced aromas of wax<\/strong>, nuts<\/strong> and dried fruits<\/strong>., thanks its roussanne<\/strong><\/em> dominating in the bottle and a finish based on acidity<\/strong> and flavors<\/strong>, for a conservation <\/strong>potential of 10 years<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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..as for a passionate cellar master as Antoine Dupr\u00e9<\/strong>?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Which cork plug<\/strong> would you keep for your personal collection?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thereafter, the development of the winery<\/strong> is operated in the 9,000m2<\/strong> of this two-floor cellar<\/strong>. This space contains stainless steel vats<\/strong> and the proper conditions, notably for aging in barrels<\/strong>, with a stable<\/strong> temperature and humidity. So to say, perfect for the single stage and tangential<\/strong> filtration<\/strong>, which is a technique more respectful for wine<\/strong> and environment<\/strong>, and supported by a proper aging<\/strong> period. Furthermore and since 2021<\/strong>, the cellar<\/strong> is managed by the expert Antoine Dupr\u00e9<\/strong>, which after numerous experiences in various parts of the World<\/strong>, got tempted by a new challenge<\/strong> proposed by Vidal-Fleury<\/strong>, since he got quickly attached by this region<\/strong>, and especially by the diversity and richness of its different terroirs<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

In a way, Vidal-Fleury<\/strong> embodies different facets from the Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong> and is able to display the specificity of each of its different terroirs<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nngg_shortcode_5_placeholder<\/div>\n

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Adding to this, you have to know that in their process, when you try a structured and lively wine <\/strong>like in a northern<\/strong> side, its aging takes place in barrels<\/strong>. And for rounder and more delicate wines<\/strong>, their vinification<\/strong> is generally rather done in casks<\/strong> or in vats<\/strong>. Therefore, we could illustrate here their inevitable Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise<\/strong><\/em> vineyard, deeply anchored in very aerated soils<\/strong>. Based on the south-eastern slope<\/strong> of the Dentelles de Montmirail<\/strong><\/em>, in the north of Vaucluse<\/strong>, where vines<\/strong> and olive trees<\/strong> harmoniously collide. For instance, the 2019 vintage<\/strong> is a genuine sweet white wine<\/strong>, exclusively composed of Muscat \u00e0 petits grains<\/strong> grape variety and a minimum sugar<\/strong> content of 252 g per liter of must. This millesime<\/em><\/strong> needs to be served at 8\u00b0C, in order to display its fine aromas<\/strong> of fresh grapes<\/strong> and white peach<\/strong>, for an aging<\/strong> potential between 10 and 15 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Our philosophy: the art of patience<\/strong>… No compromise, only quality<\/strong> matters”<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Some juices<\/strong> need more time in barrels<\/strong> to be mature..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Without forgetting the legendary Crozes-Hermitage<\/strong><\/em> appellation, renown as one of the prestigious crus<\/strong><\/em> from the northern Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong> Valley<\/strong>. Right there, the various grape varieties<\/strong> are represented by syrah<\/strong><\/em> for red<\/strong> wines, marsanne<\/strong><\/em> and roussanne<\/strong><\/em> for white<\/strong> wines<\/strong>. For instance, the last 2020<\/strong> edition is a dry red wine<\/strong> (aged 12 months in barrels<\/strong>) is suitable to keep for some years (up to 10 years), skillfully highlighting syrah<\/strong><\/em>, with a good balance between fruit<\/strong> and tannins<\/strong>. You would surely appreciate its fresh fragrance<\/strong> (especially in its early years) of blackcurrant<\/strong>, plum<\/strong> and violet<\/strong> notes but also a hint of pepper<\/strong> and vegetal<\/strong> accents. Once in mouth, the main assets are focused on a certain roundness<\/strong> and minerality<\/b> but also on black fruits<\/strong>, before displaying more marked aromas<\/strong> over time. It’s recommended it to open it 2 hours<\/strong> before serving at a temperature of 18\u00b0C<\/strong>, with grilled<\/strong> dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Crozes-Hermitage<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In another hand, the 2020<\/strong> vintage of the white<\/strong> version of Crozes-Hermitage<\/strong><\/em> is rather young dry wine <\/strong>(able to be kept 5 years), adorned with a strong personality. Therefore, this juice<\/strong> offers a wide range of floral<\/strong> and fruity<\/strong> aromas. Developed without any malolactic<\/strong> fermentation, this wine<\/strong> is only composed of marsanne<\/strong><\/em>, offering a very fresh<\/strong> nose, starring a first floral<\/strong> introduction, full of fruity<\/strong> notes of melon and pear, before a certain explosion of minerality<\/strong> and a hint of iodine<\/strong> accents. It’s recommended to serve it a temperature of 11\u00b0C<\/strong>, with fresh sea food<\/strong>. On another side, why don’t you let you tempted by the Saint-Joseph<\/strong><\/em> appellation? Located on the right bank of the Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong> river, those vineyards<\/strong> extend over about fifty kilometers, over the 26 municipalities<\/strong> between the Ard\u00e8che<\/strong> and the Loire<\/strong> departments. For your information, this wine-growing<\/strong> region is planted on endless narrow terraces<\/strong>, including steep slopes<\/strong> and mainly granite<\/strong> soils.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 2020<\/strong> edition developed by Vidal-Fleury<\/strong> is a dry white wine<\/strong>, dedicated for short keeping <\/strong>(up to 4<\/strong> years), recognizable by the freshness of its fruity<\/strong> aromas. Again composed of marsanne<\/strong><\/em> variety, a fermentation<\/strong> with selected yeasts<\/strong>, has been operated in stainless steel vats<\/strong>. The result is an intense nose<\/strong> of white flowers<\/strong>, hazelnut<\/strong> and peach<\/strong>, preceding ample aromas<\/strong> of fresh almond<\/strong>, grapefruit<\/strong> and even a mineral<\/strong> note. A perfect nectar to associate with fishes<\/strong> and some cheese<\/strong>, such as Camembert<\/strong><\/em>, at a temperature of 11\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

On top of that, a dry red wine<\/strong> is also available and can be kept for a longer<\/strong> time (up to 10<\/strong> years), whose main grape variety<\/strong> is syrah<\/strong><\/em>, unveiling powerful<\/strong> aromas of spices <\/strong>and black fruits<\/strong>. A certain elegance<\/strong> and complexity<\/strong> to appreciate with any kind of spicy<\/strong> hot dishes to associate.<\/div>\n
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At last, we couldn’t miss their precious Condrieu<\/strong><\/em> wine selection, whose vineyards<\/strong> are located on the eastern edge of the Massif Central<\/strong>. Settled in the right bank of the Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong>, where stands an extremely contrasting relief<\/strong>. By the way, those vines<\/strong> are clinging to the granite<\/strong> bedrock, covered with a thin layer of unstable sand-limestone<\/strong> soil, blown by some Mediterranean<\/strong> and mountainous<\/strong> climates, with a relatively regular rainfall<\/strong> pattern. Therefore, on those endless hillsides<\/strong>, sheltered from the cold northern<\/strong> wind and exposed to the hot southern<\/strong> wind, you may find the last 2020<\/strong> edition of their Condrieu<\/strong><\/em> appellation, which is a typical dry white wine<\/strong> to keep for long time (with an optimum appreciation<\/strong> up to 5 years of age). Therefore, this Condrieu<\/strong><\/em> wine is composed from a single grape variety<\/strong>, known as viognier<\/strong><\/em>, able to offer a beautiful natural acidity<\/strong> and a beautiful aromatic<\/strong> complexity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Strong of a complete malolactic<\/strong> fermentation, you will undoubtedly appreciate its as fresh as fruity fragrance<\/strong>, combining a floral<\/strong> touch and a note of peanuts<\/strong>. Once in your palate, its lively and structured aromas of apricot<\/strong> and peach <\/strong>would offer you a good length<\/strong> built on aromatic<\/strong> persistence and a smooth<\/strong> finish. Ideal to combine at a recommended temperature<\/strong> of 11\u00b0C<\/strong>, either with cheeses<\/strong>, fishes<\/strong> and scallops<\/strong>, or even as aperitif<\/strong><\/em>.<\/div>\n
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Vidal-Fleury<\/strong><\/a>, 48 Route de Lyon, 69420 Tupin-et-Semons (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)4 74 56 10 18. More information about cellar visits<\/strong> and wines<\/strong> on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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