Winemakers
Stéphane Vedau
Technical Data
Acidity
4.7
Alcohol
13%
Sugar
0 g/L
La Ferme du Mont
La Ferme du Mont
Vendange Blanc 2017
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
Châteaunuef-du-Pape (Rhône Valley, France
Varietal Composition
70% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne
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
Manual harvest with selection of the grapes. Direct pressing of the grapes and put for fermentation directly in oak barrels realized with burgundy wood which we selected in the Tronçais forest.
Tasting Notes
Bright yellow color with green reflection. A complex nose with aromas of quince, white truffle and flowers. These characters carry through to a palate which offers minerality and notes of beeswax and white flowers. Fat, rich and powerful yet elegant with a classy and long finish.
