Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde La Chatillonne 2010
Vidal-Fleury
Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury not only is the Rhône’s oldest continuing grower/négociant firm, but it also secured an international following very quickly.Thomas Jefferson’s visit in 1787 was its first contact with the United States; he called the wines “ justly celebrated”.
The elaboration of Vidal-Fleury’s wines consists of four separate operations – the vineyard, winemaking, ageing and bottling. The superb origins of the grapes and the patience taken in maturing are what make the quality of Vidal-Fleury wines according to Winemaker Antoine Dupre..
Terroir:The Chatillonne, an exceptional cuvée from the House produced since 1781, comes from vines located at the northern limit of Côte Blonde. The soils consist of gneiss and clay. This specific terroir, influenced by the Le Reynard stream, produces grapes with exceptional maturity and characteristic aromatic complexity..
Vinification:Manual harvesting of co-planted Syrah and Viognier, grape sorting, destemmed harvest vinification, alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature, two to three weeks of maceration with regular punch-downs, and post-fermentative warm maceration. Aging in oak barrels for two and a half years, including 50% new barrels.
Additional Information
Deep red in color, intense cassis, pepper and smoke scents on the nose. Intense, layered, rich on the palate with blackcurrant, cherry, pepper, nutmeg violet and oak.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Côte Rôtie
- Winemaker: Guy Sarton du Jonchay
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Gneiss, silica, clay
- Yield: 34 hl/ha
- Alcohol: >13.5%
- Avg Production: 350 cases
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 6/750ml
- Varietals: 85% Syrah, 15% Viognier
Recent Press
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Score: 93 Points
Vinous Author: Josh Raynolds
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017Brilliant ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes candied dark berries, roasted coffee, Indian spices and potpourri. Intense, subtly sweet red and blue fruit, cola and violet pastille flavors are energized by a jolt of juicy acidity and peppery spices. Closes impressively long and juicy, displaying a smoky mineral quality and building tannins and leaving behind a sexy floral note. -
Score: 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast Author: Joe Czerwinski
Date: Monday, November 14, 2016Baking spice and a hint of black pepper frame plummy fruit aromas, while touches of leather and coffee sneak in on the palate. It's a medium-bodied red that incorporates a high proportion of Viognier into the blend (15%). The finishes brings hints of brown sugar and powdered cinnamon. -
Score: 93 Points
Wine Spectator Author: James Molesworth
Date: Monday, November 14, 2016Velvety edges of mocha and ganache guide the core of dark plum, black currant and loganberry fruit, balanced by well-embedded iron, sanguine and dark olive accents, adding texture and length on the finish. Best from 2016 through 2027. -
Score: 94 Points
The Wine Advocate Author: Jeb Dunnuck
Date: Monday, November 14, 2016A step up over the 09, the 2010 Côte Rotie Côte Blonde La Chatillonne (88% Syrah and 12% Viognier) gives up a fabulous bouquet of violets, rose petal, blackberry jam, game and hints of wild herbs that continues to develop in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and finesse driven on the palate, with a seamless texture, this gorgeous 2010 can be consumed now (preferably with a decant), or cellared for a decade or more.
