A delicious blend of 50% Cinsault, 30% Syrah and 20% Grenache from vineyards in the South Rhone Valley. Three different vinification methods have been used in the production of this wine. The Cinsault is vinified by direct pressing, saignée (or bleeding) for the Grenache and a short, cool skin maceration for the Syrah. Once vinified each variety is blended together. | |
Available Vintages | 2023 |
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Other vintages | 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2012 2011 2010 |
Tasting note |
Pale bright pink in appearance with light aromas of cherries and wild strawberries. The palate is dry, crisp with a pleasingly round mouth feel, summer red fruit flavours and a generous lingering finish.
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Awards and Accolades |
Will Lyons, Wall Street Journal Europe, 5 Jul 2013"I like my roses to be pale, searingly dry and have a bit of bite. A good rose is rather like a chilled version of a red. This wine certainly fits the bill. A blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache, it has an intense, floral nose and a slight raspberry character." Surrey Advertiser, 5 Jul 2013Pink wines from the Rhone valley sit somewhere in between the pale Provence-Style roses and those deeper-coloured saigne types stylistically. It has great freshness (surely a prime requirement of pink wines) and a lively palate with a hint of stone fruits about it. I could happily drink this on its own, but it has enough oomph to stand up to wedding buffet-style food. Brian Elliot, Scotland on Sunday, 14th July 2013"...grenache also makes an appearance in 2012 Vidal Fleury Cotes du Rhone Rosé albeit in a minor role to syrah and, especially, cinsault. The fruit here is more strawberry but with hints of orange to add substance and well-judged, minty acidity." Mike Tipping, The Press (York), 13th July 2013"If you think pink can’t be serious wine then try Vidal Fleury Cotes du Rhone Rose 2012. This blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache, from the Rhone Valley’s oldest, continuously operating winery is like bottled summertime. It has cherry aromas, leading to long flavours of red berry fruit, herbs and floral notes, with minerals and a hint of white pepper." Andy Crownshaw, Manchester Evening News, 29 June 2013, Raise a glassMore intensely fruity is Vidal-Fleury Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2012. It's a classic blend of typical southern French varieties Cinsault, Syrah, and Grenache and shows a delightful burnished pink colour with aromas and flavours of Cantaloupe melon and redcurrants. Neil Cammies, Western Mail, 29 June 2013, Straight off the vineThe elegance of the Vidal-Fleury begins with the long, slender bottle and ends with the crisp, delicate strawberry finish. In between, the rich, salmon pink colour leads to a bouquet of soft red summer fruit aromas and a little floral blossom note. On the palate the raspberry fruit has an unashamed hit of mineral tone through the mid-palate. A serious and seriously-pleasing posh pink made from Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache. Simonwoods.com, 27th August 2013, Roses from France, Italy and Chile...There's almost a sandy, spicy note mixed in with the tangy citrus, apple and raspberry flavours, good refreshing style. Tom Canavan, Wine-pages.com, 19th July 2013, Rose round-upWith its medium cherry colour, a little lighter than the CdR Rose from Guigal, this blends 50% Cinsault with 30% Syrah and 20% Grenache. It is vinous and fruity with a certain creaminess and lightly toffeed. On the palate there is abundant cherry and raspberry fruit, and a clean, dry finish of apple acidity to freshen. Ned Halley, Western Morning News, Western Daily Press, thisis devon..., 13th July 2013, Summer bottles that will leave you tickled pinkThe vineyards of the Rhone, though neighbouring those of Provence to the south, produce a quite different kind of rose. Vidal Fleury Cotes du Rhone Rose 2012 makes a very alluring introduction to the overall style. It has a coppery, onion-skin colour, aromas of sun-baked redcurrants and intense flavours that bring raspberries, cherries even nectarines to mind. It's dry, and has a reassuring grip of acidity and tannin at the edge of the flavour. This is the kind of rose that stands up well to food, a real asset for al fresco meals. Mike Tipping, The Press (York), 13th July 2013, If you think pink can't be serious wine then tryThis blend of cinsault syrah and Grenache, from the Rhone Valley's oldest, continuously operating winery is like bottled summertime. It has cherry aromas, leading to long flavours of red berry fruit, herbs and floral notes, with minerals and a hint of white pepper. It will also pair well with a wide range of foods from salads to spicy Asian cuisine. Neil Cammies, Western Mail & Wales Online, 28th December 2013, My wines of the year...The elegance of the Vidal-Fleury begins with the long, slender bottle and ends with the crisp, delicate strawberry finish from this seriously-pleasing posh pink made from cinsault, syrah and grenache. 88 PointsRobert Parker, Jan. 2014 |
Region | Southern Rhône |
Grape variety | Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre |
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