2016 La Ferme du Mont "Le Ponnant" Côtes du Rhône-Villages
92DC
92RP
$14.99
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92
Decanter
Reviewed October 2017There is good depth and interest to the aromas here, with damson alongside some subtle resin notes. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate, the lush, fleshy plum fruit continues into the long finish. There is ample balancing acidity and tight, fine tannin on the finish. It's a wine that feels more gently steered to its final state rather than micro-managed; it's not overly polished and retains some texture and detail. (MW)
Professional Reviews
92
Wine Advocate
A 60-40 blend of Grenache and Syrah, the 2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages le Ponnant combines ripe cherries and blueberries on the nose, a seriously big bowl of fruit, with just a light dusting of dried spices and garrigue-llike shadings. Medium to full-bodied, it's fine, silky and long on the finish. It should drink well for 6-7 years. (JC)
JR
Jancis Robinson
Excellent fruit character on the nose and palate, which delivers more clarity and intensity than many at this price. Floral finish with lifted violet aromas. Very tasty! (RH)
Staff Reviews
KM
Capturing the essence of a Cotes du Rhone is no easy task but this Villages level wine from winemaker Stephane Vedeau delivers everything you could hope to find... and more. From the older vine parcels in this plot, the nose on Le Ponnant summons aromas of potpourri, garrigue and Moroccan spices. The palate exudes flavors of red currants, Rainier cherries, and cardamon. This is pure, classic and unadulterated Rhone. Another star value from this vintage!
JM
John Majeski
John Majeski
Grew up with the sure knowledge that there were nine planets orbiting our sun, until a decade or so ago Pluto, the loneliest little voice in that rockstar group fell out, and was reduced to backup singer status, an ignominious round pebble 4.67 billion miles from Earth (facts matter). Turns out now that Pluto, with a complex atmosphere and underground ocean, deserved planetary status after all, leaving me to come down to earth, return to my calling, and ponder the beauty of those countless heat-absorbing pebbles and stones that blanket the vineyards of the Southern Rhone, ripening the fruit to perfection. Speaking of perfection, we just tasted through several transcendent 2016 reds from famed organic producer Stephane Vedeau of La Ferme du Mont— and the Ponnant, with lovely aromas of garrigue, dried flowers, cherry and rooibos, revealed a galaxy of brambly black and red fruits on the palate, and a deep, satisfying finish that reminds us all why we love the rapturous wines of the Rhone Valley. Pour this, pair this, with roast chicken or herb-marinated lamb burgers for an irresistible match.
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 Rhone. 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. For the Le Ponnant, the mix is primarily Grenache with a small amount of Syrah and Mourvedre blended into the cuvee. The bulk of the wine is aged in large concrete tanks with about 1/3 in 225L and 500L barrels.
Details
| Origin | Gigondas, Rhone, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Rhone Blends |
| Alcohol Content | 14% |
| SKU | 1376649 |