Saint-Joseph 2014
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 Guy Sarton du Jonchay.
Terroir: Sourced from steep slopes along the Rhône River made up of granite soils with schist and gneiss. Vineyard elevations between 200-400 meters with an ideal southern exposure.
Vinification: Grapes are machine and hand harvested and transported to the winery in small crates. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled tanks with the maceration period lasting approximately 3 weeks. The wine is aged on its lees first in tank for 3 months followed by an additional 12 months in large oak casks. The finished wine is very lightly filtered (cross flow) and not fined. The wines rest in bottle for a minimum of 4 months prior to release.
Additional Information
Technical Details
- Appellation: Saint-Joseph
- Winemaker: Guy Sarton du Jonchay
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Granite gravel, schist, gneiss
- Yield: 36 hl/ha
- Alcohol: >13.5%
- Avg Production: 2200 cases
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Syrah
Recent Press
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Score: 91 Points
Wine Enthusiast Author: Anna Lee
Date: Friday, April 6, 2018Vibrant and spicy, this full-bodied Syrah offers mouthwatering blackberry and currant flavors nuanced by earthen shades of forest floor, mushroom and game. Its a complex yet juicy, punchy wine with a sexy anise finish. -
Score: 89 Points
Vinous Author: Josh Raynolds
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017Opaque ruby. Evokes dark fruit liqueur, smoky minerals and fresh flowers on the nose; a touch of smoked meat adds complexity. Juicy cassis and bitter cherry flavors are given lift by a spine of zesty acidity and a jolt of cracked pepper. Clings with good tenacity on the finish, which is gently firmed by supple tannins. -
Score: 89 Points
Wine Spectator Author: James Molesworth
Date: Friday, July 7, 2017Offers a slightly rugged mix of red and black currant fruit, with bramble, tobacco and iron notes. Ends with some edgy energy. Shows more character than refinement. Drink now through 2022.
