{"id":43790,"date":"2023-12-11T15:05:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T14:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=43790"},"modified":"2023-12-11T15:27:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T14:27:25","slug":"cote-rotie-chatillonne-vidal-fleury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/11\/cote-rotie-chatillonne-vidal-fleury\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus on the C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie appellation in Rh\u00f4ne Valley, with La Chatillonne wine cuv\u00e9e by Vidal-Fleury"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Following our previous topic about Vidal-Fleury (more to read here)<\/a>, introducing the various wines from this. Let’s pursue our immersion into the Rh\u00f4ne Valley with a sensory journey in the heart of the Rhodanian vineyards. Therefore, the Vidal-Fleury house proposes a prestigious plot vintage, better known under the C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie La Chatillonne<\/em> reference (cover photo credits: C\u00e9line Vautey).<\/strong><\/p>\n

This exceptional wine is rooted in the steep hills of the Rh\u00f4ne, embodying the very essence of wine elegance. Nestled in the north of the Rh\u00f4ne valley, this prestigious wine takes its name from the C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie<\/em> region, famous for its steep slopes, its unique terroir and its millennia-old wine history. We invite you to have a further look about the various facets and millesimes<\/em> from this noble and delicious red wine.<\/strong> By AP<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"As a reminder, the Maison Vidal-Fleury<\/strong><\/a> benefits from one of the widest wine<\/strong> ranges in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/strong>, with no less than twenty appellations<\/strong> in red<\/strong>, white<\/strong> and ros\u00e9<\/strong><\/em> wines. Among this large choice, you can be sure to find some treasures<\/strong>, like the C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em> which is internationally acclaimed for its great juices <\/strong>(photo credits: Vidal-Fleury).<\/p>\n

Located a few kilometers south of the city of Vienne<\/strong>, the vines<\/strong> from the C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em> cling to the very steep slopes<\/strong> of the C\u00f4te Brune<\/strong><\/em> and the C\u00f4te Blonde<\/strong><\/em>, on the right bank of the Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong> river. If a difference is made between C\u00f4te Brune<\/strong><\/em> and C\u00f4te Blonde<\/strong><\/em>, it can be explained by the nature<\/strong> and color<\/strong> of the surrounding soils<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The cellar master Antoine Dupr\u00e9<\/strong> introducing the vinery<\/strong>‘s new cuv\u00e9es<\/strong><\/em>, at La Bonne Franquette<\/strong><\/em> restaurant in Paris<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, those two coasts have in common vineyards<\/strong> which are spread out on tiny terraces<\/strong> bordered by low walls<\/strong>. The appellation only produces red wines<\/strong> made mainly from syrah<\/strong><\/em> with which viognier<\/strong><\/em> grape varieties, which are associated. By the way, the C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em> is also the only red wine<\/strong> appellation in the northern part of those C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong><\/em> to be able to plant viognier<\/strong><\/em> with syrah<\/strong><\/em>, a white grape variety which gives syrah<\/strong><\/em> finesse and aroma.<\/p>\n

In C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em>, there are two very distinct terroirs<\/strong><\/em>, starting from the northern side<\/strong> embodied by the C\u00f4te Brune<\/strong><\/em>, extending over terraced soils<\/strong> and very steep hillsides<\/strong>. This territory<\/strong> counts a brown clay-based soil<\/strong> with a lot of iron<\/strong> oxide, occurring the production of full-bodied<\/strong> and long-lasting<\/strong> wines. The C\u00f4te Blonde<\/strong><\/em> has its soils <\/strong>which are thinned by chalk<\/strong>, allowing those selected wines<\/strong> to become lighter<\/strong> and more tender<\/strong>, time after time<\/p>\n

The vines<\/strong> flourish in a so-called micro Lyon<\/strong> climate<\/em>, perfectly combining the local notions of heat<\/strong> and sun<\/strong> (hence recalling the \u201cR\u00f4tie\u201d<\/strong><\/em>) of the Mediterranean<\/strong> climate, with the freshness<\/strong> and humidity<\/strong> provided throughout the year by continental climate<\/strong>‘s influences. <\/p>\n

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\"\"At this occasion, we invite you to discover the recent 2020<\/strong> vintage from the C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie Brune & Blonde<\/strong><\/em> by Vidal-Fleury<\/strong>. Loyal to the principles from this Appellation of Origin<\/strong><\/em>, dating back from 1940<\/strong>, as one of the oldest vineyards<\/strong> in France<\/strong> and present in the Vidal-Fleury<\/strong> range since 1781<\/strong>, this dry red wine<\/strong> is perfect for keeping <\/strong>(up to 15 years<\/strong> potential).  <\/p>\n

This rare and very remarkable wine<\/strong> displays an incomparable balance<\/strong>, thanks to traditional maceration<\/strong> of 3 weeks<\/strong>, before an aging on lees <\/strong>during 2 years<\/strong> in barrels<\/strong>, leading to a carmine red<\/strong> appearance. The result is an intense<\/strong> and very complex<\/strong> nose, emerging some fresh fruity<\/strong> notes of violet<\/strong> flower, pepper<\/strong> and even black olive<\/strong>. On the palate, be ready for blackcurrant<\/strong> and spices<\/strong> sensations, offering a supple, rich and full impression of freshness<\/strong> with a very straight persistence in terms of aromas<\/strong> and structure<\/strong>. Perfect to be associated with traditional French<\/strong> dishes.<\/p>\n

More details about this cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em><\/a> on the official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Highly sought after, some rank it among the best red wines<\/strong> of France<\/strong>, born from a meticulous ballet<\/strong><\/em> between tradition<\/strong> and modernity<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In another side, La Chatillonne<\/strong><\/em> is cultivated at the northern limit of the C\u00f4te Blonde<\/strong><\/em>, where is colder than the other blondes<\/strong><\/em>. Indeed, this is The<\/em> plot vintage<\/strong> proposed by Vidal-Fleury<\/strong>, once again highlighting the syrah<\/strong><\/em> grape variety. This noble grape variety<\/strong>, cultivated with passion by local winegrowers<\/strong>, expresses all its complexity<\/strong> under the influence of its surrounding granite<\/strong> terroir<\/em>.<\/p>\n

As a certain incarnation<\/strong> from the art of winemaking<\/strong>, this dry red wine<\/strong> is dedicated for a long aging<\/strong> potential, due to more tannic<\/strong> grapes, combining with the original aromatic<\/strong> complexity characteristic of the C\u00f4te Blonde<\/strong><\/em>. That’s why the personality of this C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie La Chatillonne<\/strong><\/em> is easily recognizable, while tasting<\/strong> it. Thus, from the moment this wine<\/strong> is vinified, it remains very aromatic<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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Thanks to its strong<\/strong> personality, the C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie La Chatillonne<\/strong><\/em> stands out for its finesse<\/strong><\/em>, straight from its sloping vineyards<\/strong> of the C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie<\/strong><\/em> appellation..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The mineral<\/strong> nuances of the soil<\/strong>, plus the exposure to the Mediterranean<\/strong> sun, completed by a manual harvest<\/strong>, a symbol of respect for the fruit<\/strong>, is followed by meticulous vinification<\/strong>. In fact, the Vidal-Fleury<\/strong> winegrowers pay a particular attention to aging<\/strong> this precious juice<\/strong> in oak barrels<\/strong>, allowing this wine<\/strong> to develop a characteristic depth<\/strong> but also fruity aromas<\/strong>, while preserving its inner delicate balance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From the first glance, the last 2017<\/strong> vintage of the C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie La Chatillonne<\/strong><\/em> seduces with its deep red<\/strong><\/em> color, announcing a captivating sensory<\/strong> journey. Its intense and complex fragrance<\/strong> of blackcurrant<\/strong>, pepper<\/strong>, cinnamon<\/strong>, and even tobacco<\/strong> contrasts with its unctuous and fresh palate of cherry<\/strong>, spices<\/strong> and violet flower<\/strong> notes. After an aging<\/strong> on lees<\/strong> and 4 years<\/strong> in barrels<\/strong>, the final bottles<\/strong> enjoy a rest of 6 months<\/strong> before being sold. An ideal red wine<\/strong>, with a keeping<\/strong> potential of 20 years<\/strong>, to match with fine cheeses<\/strong>, after being transferred in decanter<\/strong> during 2 hours<\/strong> prior serving.<\/p>\n

More details about this cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em><\/a> on the official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\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>.<\/p>\n

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