Côtes du Rhône Villages Vidal-Fleury 1990
The 1990 Côtes du Rhône Villages is a French red wine produced by J. Vidal-Fleury, a historic house founded in 1781. This wine originates from the Rhône Valley, a region in southeastern France with a viticultural history dating back to Roman times. Bottled at 12.5% alcohol, it carries the Appellation Côtes du Rhône Villages Contrôlée classification.
The Rhône Valley is geographically divided into two distinct sections: the steep slopes of the north and the warmer southern part. The Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC, established in 1967, is located in this southern section. It covers selected villages on both sides of the Rhône river and represents a higher quality tier than the broader Côtes du Rhône appellation, acting as a bridge to the prestigious Crus such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas.
The climate in this area is distinctly Mediterranean, characterized by warm, dry summers, mild winters, and the influence of the Mistral wind. The terroir features a diverse range of soils, including clay, limestone, sand, sandstone, well-draining gravel, and the large rounded stones known as galets roulés. Red wines dominate the production in this AOC, typically crafted from a foundation of Grenache, which must make up at least half of the blend. This is traditionally supplemented by Syrah and Mourvèdre, along with smaller quantities of Carignan and Cinsault.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Côtes du Rhône
The Rhône Valley in south-eastern France has grown wine since Roman times. The region falls into two parts: the northern section with steep slopes, where Syrah produces deep wines in Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, and the warmer south, where Grenache-based blends culminate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines are spicy and powerful with dark berries, pepper and garrigue herbs.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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