La Ferme du Mont, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vendange 2017 Vittorio Innocenti

La Ferme du Mont, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Vendange 2017 Vittorio InnocentiDeep, saturated rubypurplish red, inviting and clear. Aromas of ripe red and black fruits, met by hints of liquorice and caramel, and framed by subtle Mediterranean herbs and spice with a refined mineral underpinning. A plush texture greets the palate with generous fruit, yet the structure remains sleek. The tannins are finegrained and wellintegrated, the acidity lively enough to keep the framework fresh. Midpalate reveals underbrush and a stony

Light in body with a smooth

Made from the oldest vines on the estate averaging 75 years this is classy Fleurie in anyone's book

Luscious ripe fruit with a pleasant freshness

sweet damson fruit

Cranberry and a pepper edge on the nose

with supple and abundant red fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and ripe tannins - and just a touch of pepper on the finish

honey and warm ginger

and a honed tannic profile

ruby red wine

Generous but not overpowering acidity that melds well with the soft tannins

dense and still with great notes of matured fruits

71 hectares of vines