{"product_id":"la-ferme-du-mont-premiere-cotes-du-rhone-premiere-cote-2022-rhone-france","title":"La Ferme du Mont Premiere Cotes du Rhone Premiere Cote 2022 (Rhone, France)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Ferme du Mont in the Southern Rhône boasts a mosaic of vineyards, now owned and vinified by Stéphane Vedeau. Formerly a soccer player in Paris, Stéphane has spent 15 years making award-winning wines in the Languedoc. Stéphane arrived in the Rhone Valley in 2000, creating La Ferme du Mont in the Southern Rhone where he continues to produce wines with freshness and soul using native yeasts and biodynamic methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Ferme du Monts’ Premiere Côte vineyard, nestled along the Courthezon stretch at the Dentelles de Montmirail's foothills, showcases their unwavering dedication to excellence. The terroir boasts clay-limestone diluvium, embellished with large pebbles and stones, and gravel matrices, spanning varied exposures. Embracing the Mistral winds, their meticulously managed vines, averaging 50 years, flourish. Primarily Grenache, with Syrah and Mourvèdre, Premiere Côte epitomizes quality in the local wine market. Grapes are destemmed, ( with up to 20% non-destemmed) depending on the vintage, followed by fermentation without sulfur in spacious concrete tanks. This method allows infrequent but thorough work, shaping the fruit around fine tannins reminiscent of Burgundy, while preserving its original freshness. Each grape variety undergoes separate treatment, blending after malolactic fermentations. Aging occurs in concrete tanks in the basement, ensuring slow evolution, complemented by old Burgundian pieces to enhance complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep purple red in color, with aroma of spices, undergrowth and ripe red fruit. Full-bodied and harmonious, balanced between volume and the freshness in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Displays a juicy blast of red plum and boysenberry detailed with singed spice and lavender notes. There's a chalky feel to the texture, with hints of tar and earth on the finish, marked by a waft of apple wood smoke. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now. 700 cases imported.\" - Kristen Bieler (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53036567396717,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/NV-FDM-Cotes-Du-Rhone-Premiere-Cote-bottle-shot_png.webp?v=1771719033","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/la-ferme-du-mont-premiere-cotes-du-rhone-premiere-cote-2022-rhone-france","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}