Winemakers
Stéphane Vedeau
Technical Data
Acidity
3.62
Alcohol
14%
Sugar
0 g/L
La Ferme du Mont
La Ferme du Mont
“Le Rif” 2013
Vacqueyras
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
Vacqueyras (Rhône Valley), France
Varietal Composition
50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre
Vintage Notes
Outstanding vintage, not with excessive concentration but more with a northern rhone balance. Red forest berries like in burgundy wines, paradoxally taut for our region. Month-watering persistence. An exceptional and original vintage.
Winemaking
Vacqueyras comes from manually harvested grapes. The grapes are then de-stemmed and put into tanks without yeast so the fermentations start slowly after 48 hours at a temperature of 22 / 23°C. A small part of the wine matures in oak barrel and the other part is traditionally matured in a vat.
Tasting Notes
Dense ruby purple color with medium body. Solid and velvety tannins. Good concentration of black currant fruit. Sweet kirsch and liquorice notes. Good freshness on the final brought by the minerality of the wine.
