La Ferme du Mont Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2014

Location: France, Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Winemaker: Stéphane Vedeau

Grapes: 70% Grenache Blanc, 10% Roussanne, 20% Clairette

Soil: pebbles, clay, sand

Winemaking: Manual harvest, severe and rigorous sorting follows. The grape varieties have different maturities, which is why La Ferme du Mont staggers the harvest. The Grenaches are harvested at the beginning of September, then 4 weeks later the Roussane follows. The berries undergo direct pressing and are fermented in a barrel made by the state with wood from the Tronçais forest.

From the producer: Complex nose of quince, white truffle and small flowers. Fermentation and aging in wood with very fine, slightly heated grain provides a robe of chestnut all in softness and harmony. The mouth is consistent with the aromatic notes, terroir minerality, beeswax and wild flowers are perfectly balanced by a châteauneuvois but above all by a freshness of structure and aging for a final result between the South of Burgundy and the purity of our appellation.

From the importer Seaview Imports: An endless passion for the best Grenache grapes. An authentic and dynamic place. 50 hectares of old vines are cultivated on the estate incorporating several AOC’s. Additional long-term partnerships with growers on selected terroirs, e.g. fermage. Location offering unique terroir and climate. A dedicated team driven by the love of fine wines. The vines grow in a completely natural environment in harmony with Provencal vegetation. The vines are tended all year long with the sole aim of producing top quality fruits. No chemicals or pesticides are used.

They believe that fine wine can only be produced from top quality grapes. 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. Owner and winemaker Stéphane Vedeau and his team use their passion to produce the finest wines. As an independent family business, Le Ferme du Mont has a duty to offer excellent service to its clients, to establish and maintain long term relationships and to preserve the land ready to pass on to the next generation.