Vidal-Fleury Côtes Du Rhône 2019/20

Very few French wineries can claim to have been visited by one of America’s Founding Fathers. Serving as US Ambassador at the time, Thomas Jefferson visited the Vidal-Fleury estate in 1787, six years after it was founded. Today, it is the oldest continuously-operating winery in the Rhône Valley. Winemaking has been in the hands of Guy Sarton du Jonchay since 2008. His experience extends to both sides of the hemisphere, including Bordeaux, Australia and Argentina. Along with making some of the most prestigious wines of the region, like Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Hermitage, Guy makes this introductory Côtes du Rhône – and its value for money has long made it a Majestic favourite. Expect rich and juicy bramble-fruit flavours with savoury herbs and spice, plus silky, persistent tannins. Try it with a classic Rhône dish, like a duck confit cassoulet.