{"id":24061,"date":"2015-08-02T11:13:31","date_gmt":"2015-08-02T15:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/?p=24061"},"modified":"2015-08-02T11:13:31","modified_gmt":"2015-08-02T15:13:31","slug":"la-ferme-du-mont-wine-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/la-ferme-du-mont-wine-france\/","title":{"rendered":"La Ferme Du Mont Wines: Harvesting Grapes for Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hFckA9QXpuY?rel=0\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>By Mymi The Singing Sommelier<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/La-Ferme-Stephane.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-24091\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/La-Ferme-Stephane.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Stephane\" width=\"266\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/La-Ferme-Stephane.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/La-Ferme-Stephane-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You open a bottle of wine, pour yourself a glass, sniff, and slowly take it in\u2026<\/p>\n<p>While sipping, it\u2019s natural to focus on the flavors of the wine and how the alcohol feels floating through your veins, but how often do you get the chance to taste a wine with the person who actually made it?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I was thrilled to have that opportunity and enjoy a luncheon organized by Eurovintage with St\u00e9phane Vedeau, vigneron from \u201cLa Ferme Du Mont\u201d in the Southern part of Les C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">His estate is comprised of 50 hectares over various AOC\u2019s devoted to organic viticulture in a region of France where Romans were said to have cultivated the land for winemaking purposes since 121 BC!<\/p>\n<p>St\u00e9phane\u2019s demeanor is humble; he wears jeans, and when asked about his land, his wines, the region and anything in-between, he becomes a walking encyclopedia punctuating anecdotes with mind-blowing chemistry.<\/p>\n<p>His passion is palpable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Wine-Bottles.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-24084\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Wine-Bottles.jpg\" alt=\"Wine Bottles\" width=\"341\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Wine-Bottles.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Wine-Bottles-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As each wine is poured and tasted, common elements become obvious; stunning quality &amp; structure, delicate balance and a refreshing acidity.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KPbF0A52sM0?rel=0\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Even more delightful and surprising were the subtleties of flavours that St\u00e9phane was able to achieve despite being in that very hot Mediterrean climate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Salad-Plate.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-24080 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Salad-Plate.jpg\" alt=\"Salad Plate\" width=\"330\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Salad-Plate.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Salad-Plate-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It just goes to show that anything is possible in the hands of a dedicated winemaker.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hFckA9QXpuY?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mymi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-24087\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mymi.jpg\" alt=\"Mymi\" width=\"130\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a>Mymi is a sommelier, singer-songwriter, musician and voice-over artist with a serious and contagious passion for wine, food and music.<\/p>\n<p>When asked why she is so enthusiastic about wine, she replies; \u201cWine connects so many elements of life that I absolutely love! From growing herbs and vegetables to cooking, eating, travelling, entertaining, studying\u2026 There is always something new to learn in the world of wine. Sharing my knowledge with people, no matter their level of expertise, is something I sincerely enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her qualifications include certifications from The Court of Master Sommeliers, The International Sommelier Guild, The Society of Wine Educators, The Ontario Wine Council and most recently, The French Wine Society.\u00a0 Being a performer, it is with ease that she shares her knowledge in a down-to-earth, exciting, comprehensible and unpretentious way.<\/p>\n<p>She is completing the French Wine Society\u2019s Master-Level program studying the region of Provence, is in the early stages of creating a food\/wine\/music show, is a regular contributor to Natalie.MacLean.com and is currently recording her first all-French album.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1-qqUby_Kbw?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nStephane talks about harvesting his Grenache.<\/p>\n<p>By Alex and Priya, A Vine Romance<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Stephane-Vedeau-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-24083 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Stephane-Vedeau-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stephane Vedeau (2)\" width=\"231\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Stephane-Vedeau-2.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Stephane-Vedeau-2-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The passion and respect for the grapes and the winemaking process is so evident when you listen to Stephane speak. It&#8217;s clear that this is something he does for love, not for money. <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also refreshing to see that this type of &#8216;artistry&#8217; still exists in such a commercial industry.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ADs1NCJIuEE?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nStephane talks about his crisp, refreshing rose.<\/p>\n<p>We also love his approach to winemaking&#8211;to allow the grapes to do their thing and not interfere too much, rather to serve as a guide and help them along.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KPbF0A52sM0?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We likened this approach to being a parent&#8211;watching your children grow and guiding them to be the best they can be without trying to make them what you want them to be.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IGe3UM4GMRM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Alex-Priya-A-Vine-Romance1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-24076\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Alex-Priya-A-Vine-Romance1.jpg\" alt=\"Alex &amp; Priya - A Vine Romance\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Alex-Priya-A-Vine-Romance1.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Alex-Priya-A-Vine-Romance1-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/><\/a>Alex and Priya are not only wine lovers, but lovers in real life. No wine snobbery here \u2014 they\u2019re all about bringing wine back to the masses.<\/p>\n<p>Newfoundlander, Alex may have model looks (yes, he was a Harlequin cover model in another life!) but he is also a Certified Sommelier who lives, breathes, and of course, drinks wine. Alex is very passionate about wine and was the sole person in a class of over 200 to earn a perfect score on his Wine Specialist Exam in Napa, CA!<\/p>\n<p>With her background as a comic performer and producer, Priya is a consummate and entertaining hostess. She\u2019s produced and hosted events for groups of 100 to over 2000 people so she knows a thing or two about how to get things done and get them done right.<\/p>\n<p>Together they aim to make wine fun, flirty and accessible regardless of your income bracket. Let us make your next wine tour or event truly memorable!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-La-Truffiere-2014-No.-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-24064\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-La-Truffiere-2014-No.-2.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Du Mont La Truffiere 2014 No. 2\" width=\"69\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/la-ferme-du-mont-la-truffiere\/219577\">La Ferme Du Mont La Truffi\u00e8re 2014<\/a><br \/>\nC\u00f4tes Du Rhone, France<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-Rose-2014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-24065\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-Rose-2014.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Du Mont Rose 2014\" width=\"71\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/la-ferme-du-mont-rose-2014\/219580\">La Ferme Du Mont Rose 2014<\/a><br \/>\nC\u00f4tes Du Rh\u00f4ne-Villages, France<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-Clos-Bellane-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-24066\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-Clos-Bellane-2012.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Du Mont Clos Bellane 2012\" width=\"74\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/la-ferme-du-mont-2012\/219581\">La Ferme Du Mont Clos Bellane 2012<\/a><br \/>\nC\u00f4tes Du Rh\u00f4ne-Villages, France<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-24067\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-2012.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Du Mont 2012\" width=\"72\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/la-ferme-du-mont-2012\/217578\">La Ferme Du Mont 2012<\/a><br \/>\nC\u00f4tes Du Rh\u00f4ne-Villages, A.C. France<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Le-Ferme-Du-Mont-Le-Ponnant-2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-24068\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Le-Ferme-Du-Mont-Le-Ponnant-2012.jpg\" alt=\"Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant 2012\" width=\"70\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/le-ferme-du-mont-le-ponnant-2012\/219575\">Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant 2012<\/a><br \/>\nC\u00f4tes Du Rh\u00f4ne-Villages A.C., France<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Clos-Bellane-Valreas-2013.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-24069\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Clos-Bellane-Valreas-2013.jpg\" alt=\"Clos Bellane Valreas 2013\" width=\"70\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/clos-bellane-valreas\/219579\">Clos Bellane Valr\u00e9as 2013<\/a><br \/>\nC\u00f4tes Du Rh\u00f4ne-Villages A.P., France<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-Cotes-Jugunda-Gigondas-2013.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-24070\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-Cotes-Jugunda-Gigondas-2013.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Du Mont Cotes Jugunda Gigondas 2013\" width=\"74\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/la-ferme-du-mont-ctes-jugunda-gigondas\/219578\">La Ferme Du Mont C\u00f4tes Jugunda Gigondas 2013 <\/a><br \/>\nRh\u00f4ne A.P., France<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-2012-End.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-24071\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/La-Ferme-Du-Mont-2012-End.jpg\" alt=\"La Ferme Du Mont 2012 End\" width=\"76\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/wine-reviews\/la-ferme-du-mont\/219576\">La Ferme Du Mont 2012<\/a><br \/>\nChateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Natalie.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-24081\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Natalie.jpg\" alt=\"Natalie\" width=\"292\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Natalie.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Natalie-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">Mymi captured my double geekdom: <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">wine glass in one hand, smartphone in the other ;)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mymi The Singing Sommelier You open a bottle of wine, pour yourself a glass, sniff, and slowly take it in\u2026 While sipping, it\u2019s natural to focus on the flavors of the wine and how the alcohol feels floating through your veins, but how often do you get the chance to taste a wine with the person who actually made it? I was thrilled to have that opportunity and enjoy a luncheon organized by Eurovintage with St\u00e9phane Vedeau, vigneron from \u201cLa Ferme Du Mont\u201d in the Southern part of Les C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne. His estate is comprised of 50 hectares [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113,339,1109,1273,372,373,1001,29,394,3,1148],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24061","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-wines","category-france-wines","category-french-wine-wine-region","category-priya-alex","category-red-wine","category-red-wine-blend","category-rose","category-taste-wine","category-white-wine","category-wine-articles","category-wine-tasting-event"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24061","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24061"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24061\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24093,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24061\/revisions\/24093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24061"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24061"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nataliemaclean.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24061"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}