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Maison Vidal-Fleury

Côtes-du-Rhône

White
Located in the southern part of the Rhone Valley, near Avignon, the first people to plant vines in the area were the Greeks and Romans. In 1650, the first regulations for quality and origin protection were established. In 1737, a royal decree from the King of France mandated that all barrels for sale be branded with the letters "C.D.R." The appellation gained further recognition in 1937 with its official establishment.
Côtes du Rhône - Vidal-Fleury - Blanc

Appellation

  • Creation of the appellation: 1937
  • 84% red wines
  • 6% white wines
  • 10% rosés wines
  • 30 749 hectares of vines
  • 1 280 240 hl/ year
  • Average yield 42 hl / hectare
  • 31% of exported production
  • Dry wines

Vineyard

Grape varietals

88% Viognier, 12% Roussanne, Clairette and Grenache blanc.

Terroir

Mediterranean climate. Different types of soils, made of sediments, granite and limestone.

Average age of vines

25 years.

Winemaking and ageing

Winemaking method

70% directly pressed and 30% vinified with skin contact. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts, and temperature controlled at 18°C.

Ageing

Ageing in stainless steel vats during 6 months.

Yearly production

60 000 bottles.

Tasting notes

Visual

Pale yellow

Nose

The nose reveals fresh fruit flavors (apricot, melon) and dry nutty notes (almond), along with floral aromas (acacia).

Palate

Begins with a burst of freshness and acidity, leading to a beautiful, fruitdriven finish.

Overall

Generous, tasty, marked by the aromatic of the Viognier.

Service

Drinking window

Ready to drink

Ageing potential

ready to drink - up to 4 years.

Service temperature

8°C to 11°C

Food pairings

Starters, seafood, cheeses.

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