Stephane Vedeau La Ferme du Mont Gigondas Cotes Jugunda 2021
(Southern Rhone, France) - [WE 92] [VM 91-93] [WS 90]

About the Winery:
La 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 shifted to winemaking in 1989 and 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.

The wine comes from the blend of two distinct terroirs: terraces of limestone stones on red clays located to the west of the appellation,  where  old  Grenache over  60  years  old  are  grown  in  goblets. And the second, Syrah in Cordon de Royat of  the  Dentelles  de  Montmirail. Grapes are hand-harvested, partially destemmed and vatfree of SO2. Fairly long vatting lasting 5 to 7 weeks, carried out at 22- 28°C/ 71.6- 82.4°F with gentle extractions and regular work of the lees. After a very slow pneumatic pressing, drop wines and press wines are assembled according to the vintages with traditional ageing mainly in concrete vats of very fine grain uncoated as well as some old barrels. The breeding in 228L Burgundy piece fits perfectly and leaves a very long tail without ever losing its freshness.

80% Grenache, 20% Syrah 

Ratings & Reviews:

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"The nose opens with mulled blackberry, black plum, licorice, violets, and a subtle layer of smoke. The palate is energetic, with vibrant acidity that extends a soft mix of black fruits and stone, accented by clove and salt. A light bitterness adds charm and depth, making this wine both approachable and intriguing now." - Anna-Christina Cabrales (May 2025)

91-93 Points - Vinous Media:
"Glistening ruby-red. Highly perfumed, spice-accented red fruit and floral aromas are complemented by smoky mineral and botanical herbs accents. Sweet and expansive in the mouth, this Gigondas offers cherry, Chambord and spicecake flavors, plus a deeper touch of licorice. Closes very long and smooth, with subtle tannins and repeating florality." - Josh Raynolds (Jan 2023)

90 Points - Wine Spectator:
“A muscular red, offering cherry preserves and fresh fig flecked with pepper and charred garrigue . Reveals warm earth and graphite that play a starring role on the palate, with a hint of vanilla, while firm tannins encase the finish. Best from 2024 through 2028. 1,200 cases made, 200 cases imported.” – Kristen Bieler (Feb 2023)