2016 La Ferme du Mont "Côtes Capelan" Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed October 2017Based on 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, partially destemmed and aged in old barrel, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Capelan is going to be another blockbuster from this estate. Cassis, roasted plums, licorice and roasted herbs all flow to a massive, rich, full-bodied, unctuous beauty that has serious depth and richness. With sweet tannin, beautiful purity, it's a sensational effort that’s going to have two decades of longevity.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
La Ferme du Mont's 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cotes Capelan is a fantastic example of Southern Rhône Grenache, albeit one made with a modern take (about a third of the wine was raised in barrels). Hints of vanilla appear on the nose, adding a bit of richness to the bright red berries and orange zest notes. It's a full-bodied, lush, creamy-textured wine, with fine tannins and hints of mulling spices on the long, silky finish. Great intensity, vibrant fruit and a plush texture make this a special wine indeed. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. (JC)
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Decanter
Fermented in concrete, then matured in a combination of concrete and old barriques. It has a deeply vinous nose with a slight recollection of antique shops, before young primary berry fruit surges to the fore. This is very full-bodied and rich, deeply tannic but ripe. Like his Vendange, this wine gives the impression that it made itself with no external force. It's a wine that you dive into - pure pleasure. (MW)
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Vinous
Bright ruby. Intense red fruit liqueur and floral pastille aromas are complemented by Asian spice and smoky mineral notes that gain power as the wine opens up. Sappy and impressively concentrated but energetic as well, offering palate-caressing black raspberry and cherry compote flavors that pick up hints of allspice and cola on the back half. Combines richness and elegance with a sure hand and finishes extremely long and lively; harmonious tannins sneak in to add shape and grip. (JR)
Staff Reviews
KM
My initial wine note when I tasted this at Prowein was Whoa! Some six months later, and having recently retasted, I have to affirm my initial notes. Stephane Vedeau's wines are exquisitely balanced, full of terroir and overall fun to drink, even on the youthful side, because they show a range beyond full fruited hedonism. The Cotes Capelan may have a little of that lurking beneath though. It is fleshy, wild and perfumed. The glass erupts with incense, baking spices and gorgeous layers of black cherry fruit and savory herbs. This is a wine that develops and engulfs you. Whoa indeed!
Notes
La Ferme du Mont is the passion project of Stephane Vedeau who cultivates some 50 hectares of grapes in various spots throughout the Southern Rhône. All vines are cultivated without the use of pesticides and chemicals. Each site is meant to be the truest reflection of the terroir and the grapes they produce. The Côtes Capelan is made up of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre from the classic galets (large pebbles) and sandy soils of a northeastern facing terrace in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It sees about 18 months in a mix of oak barrels and concrete tanks.
Details
| Origin | Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France |
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| Type/Varietal | Rhone Blends |
| Alcohol Content | 14% |
| SKU | 1376644 |