About this winery

In 1781, in the small town of Tupin-et-Semons, south of Lyon and within the most prestigious vineyard of the Rhône, Joseph Vidal founded the House of the same name. From the outset, it acquired an international reputation thanks to Thomas Jefferson, then United States Ambassador to France, who visited the estate in 1787. In the 1890s, Gustave Vidal married a daughter of the Fleury family and Maison Vidal became Maison Vidal-Fleury. These nuptials came at just the right time as the bride's...

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Production notes

From the western part of the Appellation: sloops of granitic gravel with micaschist and gneiss. Some pebble stone on silty soil. Sheltered from north wind. South exposure.

Tasting notes

Appearance, deep red with some black trace. Nose complex : grilled meat, pepper, smoky, lightly oaky, tobacco, black fruit. Palate rich and fresh, silky tannins. Red plum, blackcurrant, spices (peppery, nutmeg), animal flavors on the finish. Good density and long length.