COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Vidal-Fleury
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vidal-Fleury Saint-Joseph 2020 is a red wine from the Northern Rhône Valley, made from 100% Syrah. The producer, Vidal-Fleury, is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Rhône, founded in 1781, and was once a favorite of Thomas Jefferson. The winery is now owned by the Guigal family. The wine originates from the Saint-Joseph appellation, known for its Syrah cultivation on granite slopes. The 2020 vintage was a classic year in the Rhône, marked by a mild winter and dry spring.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1781, it's the oldest continuously operating Rhône winery.
Fact 02
Thomas Jefferson was a known admirer of Vidal-Fleury wines.
Fact 03
Now owned by the renowned Guigal family.
Fact 04
The winery emphasizes elegance and freshness in its wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vidal-Fleury Saint-Joseph 2020 involves manual harvesting in late September. The grapes undergo a traditional long maceration of three weeks, utilizing délestage. Fermentation takes place at 30°C with indigenous or selected yeasts, followed by complete malolactic fermentation. The wine is clarified through successive rackings and tangential filtration, without fining. Aging consists of three months on lees in stainless steel tanks, followed by twelve months in oak foudres, with some potential new oak influence. The wine is then aged in bottle for four months before shipment.
