Cité
Hachette
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89/100
Wine Spectator
"The solar 2011, Favorite in the previous edition, is succeeded by a less ambitious 2012 which nonetheless has family resemblances with its "big brother" in its rich, full, silky character and concentrated, warm fruitiness." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015). A straightforward, firm wine, with a gourmet balance between fruit and spice, a touch of oak, and great length in both structure and aroma... A Saint-joseph of choice!
Features
Estate
Vidal-Fleury
Vintage
2012
Designation
Saint-Joseph
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
varied soils on plains and hillsides
Viticulture
neat and traditional
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
long traditional maceration (3 weeks), fermentation with indigenous yeasts, temperature-controlled maceration (30°C), full malolactic fermentation
Breeding
on lees, 3 months in vats, then 12 months in foudre, and 4 months in bottle
Alcohol content
13 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
a deep red with dark highlights
Nose
very fruity and crisp: blackcurrant, spices (nutmeg, pepper), eucalyptus, mineral nuances
Mouth
Fresh and tannic, a delicious balance between fruit and spice, a touch of wood, great length in both structure and aroma. A straightforward, firm wine
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Production
37,500 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, game birds, strong cheeses...
Vidal-Fleury
Saint-Joseph
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
A new wind is blowing at Vidal-Fleury. Antoine Dupré has replaced Guy Sarton du Jonchay at the head of the oldest trading house in the Northern Rhône (founded in 1781), now owned by the Guigal family but managed independently. New commercial ambitions, and also gradually a new style in the cellar, which is beginning to show in the range on offer. To be continued.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2015 guide) Cited (Successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Cité (Vin réussi)
About the wine:
The oldest Rhone wine merchant in operation, founded in 1781 and highly reputed - Thomas Jefferson held a memorable banquet here in 1787. Owned by the Guigal family since 1986, it boasts a monumental cellar, whose architecture is inspired by the Egyptian site of Saqqarah.
The solar 2011, Favorite in the previous edition, is succeeded by a less ambitious 2012, which nonetheless resembles its "big brother" in its rich, full, silky character and warm, concentrated fruitiness.
About the domain :
The oldest Rhone wine merchant in business, founded in 1781 from its vineyards in Côte-Rôtie, and renowned from an early date - Thomas Jefferson held a memorable banquet here in 1787. Owned by the Guigal family since 1986, it boasts a monumental cellar, whose architecture is inspired by the Egyptian site of Saqqarah.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury is the oldest winery still in operation in the Rhône Valley. Acquired by the Guigal family in the early 1980s, it boasts a modern, high-performance infrastructure, as well as autonomous management and winemaking. The range is vast, covering most of the Rhône Valley's major appellations. The wines are now reliable, in a rather classic style.
Wine Spectator
Rated 89/100 (Very good wine)
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. ERIC D. Published on 01/01/2016
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Note and review by M. LAURENT D. Published on 22/09/2015
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Note and review by M. CAMILLE M. Published on 05/06/2015
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Note and review by M. ALDO B. Published on 16/04/2015
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