Winemakers
Stéphane Vedeau
Technical Data
Acidity
4.68
Alcohol
13.5%
Sugar
0 g/L
La Ferme du Mont
La Ferme du Mont
“La Truffière” Blanc 2017
Côtes du Rhône
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
Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley), France
Varietal Composition
50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Viognier, 10% Clairette
Vintage Notes
The harvest 2017 finished earlier than usually. This vintage is characterized by an outstanding phenolic maturity, thick skins and perfect pips. Such elements are propitious to long stabilisation and gentle winemaking. Unfortunately, the quantities harvested are abnormally low from -40% to -70%, depending on the areas. The old Grenache vines pruned in March are doing better, but they produce always very small number of bunches. The second bad surprise comes from the quantity of juice. As you will easily understand, when the skins are so thick, and the pulp so present, there is less juice. The result is a small vintage in quantity, but a beautiful and unique vintage.
Winemaking
After a light pressing, the grapes undergo a long fermentation of 5-6 weeks, with soft extractions, at a maximum temperature of 25 C. In order to allow the full expression of a Mediterranean terroir which is associated with the rounded stones found in this region, our Côtes du Rhône is matured in traditional concrete vats, out of contact with the air, for at least 8 months. This purist approach allows the aromas unique to this region to develop fully.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Exquisitely made, crisp bright, succulently fruity wine with exotic aromas of tropical fruit and flowers.
Palate: Beeswax and amazing freshness from mid palate to the finish.
