Ratings
Decanter 95 points; Guide Hachette 2 stars
Identity
| Producer | Vidal-Fleury |
| Vol | 750 ml |
| Classification | AOC Crozes-Hermitage |
| Grapes | Syrah |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | dark red, moderately deep |
| Aroma | cassis, plum, violet, black pepper, toasted notes, vegetal nuance, subtle floral hints, ripe red-fruit perfume, gentle spice, faint smoke. |
| Palate | supple, fresh palate with black fruit core, mineral edge, balanced, fine tannins, velvety texture. |
| Finish | long, compact finish with lingering freshness and a hint of menthol-eucalyptus. |
| Food Pairing | charcuterie, pâté, beef carpaccio, pork chops with herbes de Provence, grilled game (duck, pheasant, quail), cheeses such as Saint-Marcellin, Saint-Nectaire, Cantal or Salers. |
| Serving Temp | 16 - 18 |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | aged on lees for 3 months in tank, then 12 months in large oak casks |
| Fermentation | indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks; maceration for approximately 3 weeks |
Terroir
| Soil | clay, pebbles, sand |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | manual harvest |
Interesting facts
| Founded in 1781; the oldest continuously operating grower-negociant in the Northern Rhône. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 3340060801009 |
| Cork | natural cork |