{"product_id":"la-ferme-du-mont-vacqueyras-le-rif-2020-rhone-france","title":"La Ferme du Mont (Stephane Vedeau) Vacqueyras Le Rif 2020 (Rhone, France) - [DM 92] [JD 91-92]","description":"\u003cp\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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wines of La Ferme du Mont\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eare distinguished by their unique character and rich expression. The spices, sourced from the site's wild environment, are captured as they are released in the vat, guaranteeing perfect reproduction in the bottle. The original flavor profile rests on old Mourvèdre vines harvested late in the season, whose small berries profoundly influence the style of this exclusive cuvée.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs the tasting progresses, the roundness and fruity aromas gradually give way to the breadth and power of the La Ferme du Mont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evineyards . The subtle presence of oak is revealed through the mineral and spicy expression of the soil in the mid-palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe finish is long, licorice-tinged, and full-bodied, with a pronounced emphasis on terroir and summer flowers. This wine, ideally enjoyed in a carefully chosen setting, offers an experience of plenitude and eternity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The oak is noticeable but not overly dominating, the juicy fruit is to the fore, although the oak does help bring some shape to the wine. Touch of menthol in the background, this is fresh, juicy and moreish. A very well-made wine that will retain its interest and appeal for several years. Lifted, spicy finish.\" - Matt Walls (Oct 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91-92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The inky hued 2020 Vacqueyras Le Rif is a big, rich, modern styled wine that has plenty of oak in its cassis fruit as well as chalky mineral and pepper-like nuances. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it’s one of the bigger, richer wines in the vintage, yet I love its purity as well as its balance.\" (Jan 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53036422889837,"sku":null,"price":43.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/le-rif-1-1.webp?v=1771707429","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/la-ferme-du-mont-vacqueyras-le-rif-2020-rhone-france","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}