La Ferme du Mont Premier Cote 2014
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From 25- to 55-year-old vines, the 2014 Côtes du Rhône Premieres Cotes (60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre) is raised mostly in concrete tanks, with 12% in old demi-muids. Creme de cassis, blackberry, violets and floral characteristics all emerge from this medium-bodied, seamless, sexy Côtes du Rhône that should drink nicely for 5-7 years.
Range: 89-91
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Our 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 (other than in the case of disease). We believe that Fine Wine can only be produced from top quality grapes.
Vintage after vintage FDM 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, FDM 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.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
Typically thought of as a baby Chateâuneuf-du-Pape, the term Côtes du Rhône actually doesn’t merely apply to the flatter outskirts of the major southern Rhône appellations, it also includes the fringes of well-respected northern Rhône appellations. White wines can be produced under the appellation name, but very little is actually made.
The region offers some of the best values in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds. Red wine varieties include most of the Chateâuneuf-du-Pape varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Counoise, as well as Carignan. White grapes grown include Grenache blanc, Roussanne and Viognier, among others.