Winemakers
Stéphane Vedeau
Technical Data
Acidity
3.56
Alcohol
14.5%
Sugar
0 g/L
La Ferme du Mont
La Ferme du Mont
“Côtes Capelan” 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Background
An endless passion for the best Grenache grapes. 50 hectares of old vines are cultivated by Stéphane Vedeau, owner and winemaker.The vines grow in a completely natural environment in harmony with provençal vegetation. The vines are tended all year long with the sole aim of producing top quality fruits. No chemicals and pesticides are used.vintage after vintage, La Ferme du Mont renews the tradition of the lasting bond between extraordinary grapes and their unique soil to produce wines of excellence.
Appellation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Rhône Valley), France
Varietal Composition
80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Vintage Notes
Welcome to 2016, vintage of harmony and fluidity. It would be a mistake to think that the 2016 is tight compared to the 2015. It simply has a very different itinerary and different cursors. The strength remain elegant, the connections fine and sleek.
Winemaking
Vinified at the estate, our wines come from grapes manually harvested, de-stemmed and put into tanks with light sulphur doses. Fermentations skin contact (3 to 5 weeks) at a temperature of 22 / 23°C with soft extractions and a regular work of the lees. After a pneumatic pressure, blending of free run wine and press wine. Maturing 18 months, for a small part in oak barrel (30%) and the other part is traditionally matured in a tank (70%).
Tasting Notes
Nice red color with red reflection. The soil’s power is expressed by brandy cherry, laurel leaves, paprika and nutmeg notes. Fine tannins in the mouth with notes of fresh red fruits. Black liquorice and cacao complete the aromas of raspberry and crystallized blackberry.
