Côtes du Rhône-dorpen · Côtes du Rhône · France
1990

Côtes du Rhône Villages J. Vidal-Fleury 1990

This red wine from the 1990 vintage is produced by J. Vidal-Fleury, a historic wine house founded in 1781. The wine is bottled by the producer itself in Ampuis in the Rhône region of France and carries the classification Appellation Côtes du Rhône Villages Contrôlée with an alcohol percentage of 12,5.Côtes du Rhône Villages is an AOC in the southern Rhône Valley, covering selected villages on both sides of the Rhône River. The area received its AOC status in 1967 and is subject to higher quality requirements than the broad Côtes du Rhône appellation. It functions as a quality-focused intermediate category between the region’s standard wines and the prestigious Crus such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas.The climate in the appellation is distinctly Mediterranean with hot, dry summers, mild winters, and the well-known Mistral wind. The soil varies significantly and offers everything from clay and limestone to large rounded stones, called galets roulés, as well as sandy soils, sandstone, and gravel with good drainage. Red wines account for approximately 95 percent of production in the area and are made predominantly from Grenache, which constitutes at least 50 percent. This grape is typically supplemented by Syrah and Mourvèdre as well as smaller amounts of Carignan and Cinsault.
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Côtes du Rhône Villages J. Vidal-Fleury 1990

This red wine from the 1990 vintage is produced by J. Vidal-Fleury, a historic wine house founded in 1781. The wine is bottled by the producer itself in Ampuis in the Rhône region of France and carries the classification Appellation Côtes du Rhône Villages Contrôlée with an alcohol percentage of 12,5.

Côtes du Rhône Villages is an AOC in the southern Rhône Valley, covering selected villages on both sides of the Rhône River. The area received its AOC status in 1967 and is subject to higher quality requirements than the broad Côtes du Rhône appellation. It functions as a quality-focused intermediate category between the region’s standard wines and the prestigious Crus such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas.

The climate in the appellation is distinctly Mediterranean with hot, dry summers, mild winters, and the well-known Mistral wind. The soil varies significantly and offers everything from clay and limestone to large rounded stones, called galets roulés, as well as sandy soils, sandstone, and gravel with good drainage. Red wines account for approximately 95 percent of production in the area and are made predominantly from Grenache, which constitutes at least 50 percent. This grape is typically supplemented by Syrah and Mourvèdre as well as smaller amounts of Carignan and Cinsault.

750 ml12.5%AOCContains sulfites

The history of the wine

Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.

The area

Côtes du Rhône-dorpen

France

Côtes du Rhône

About the region

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.

The Year in History
1990

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.

World Events
Hereniging van Duitsland
East and West Germany were peacefully reunited. It became a landmark moment in modern European history.
De Europese Bank voor Wederopbouw en Ontwikkeling wordt opgericht
EBRD was established to support market economies and democracy in Central and Eastern Europe. It became important for the post-communist transition.
De Hubble-ruimtetelescoop wordt gelanceerd
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched. It transformed astronomy with images and discoveries that were shared all over the world.
Nelson Mandela wordt vrijgelaten
Nelson Mandela was released from prison. His freedom became a global symbol of reconciliation and democratic hope.
Film & Culture
WK in Italië 1990
Italy hosted the Football World Cup. The tournament became one of Europe's most memorable football summers.
Twin Peaks gaat in première
Twin Peaks premiered and changed the expectations for TV drama. It influenced European TV and film culture.
De film De ondraaglijke lichtheid van het leven bereikt een publiek
The film adaptation remained an important cultural reference for Central European history. It brought Kundera's themes to a wider audience.
Octavio Paz ontvangt de Nobelprijs
The Mexican poet and essayist Octavio Paz received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His works had a strong European intellectual presence.
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