Year after year, La Vielle Ferme is one of the most reliable brands around. It’s not that the wines taste the same every vintage, but they certainly don’t swing wildly from one style to another. Having said that, the 2017 does reflect the hot, dry summer weather that fleshed out the flavors somewhat more than usual. Even the medium-intense yellow hue suggests something a little more gutsy than usual. The aromas are lightly floral, and the fresh nuanced flavors resonate with suggestions of peach and citrus, while the generous finish might make you think of tangerine and grapefruit. Blended from Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc and Vermentino.
La Vieille Ferme, France () 2017
By Marguerite Thomas