JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort to Host Exclusive Winemaker’s Table with Stéphane Vedeau
- JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll will host The Winemaker's Table on 16 November 2026, featuring winemaker Stéphane Vedeau of La Ferme du Mont.
- The event showcases wines from France's Rhône Valley, paired with a specially curated menu highlighting each vintage's heritage and character.
- Vedeau, whose philosophy emphasises organic, low-intervention farming and terroir, will share personal insights into his winemaking approach with guests.
JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort will host The Winemaker’s Table on 16 November 2026, featuring an exclusive wine dinner with Stéphane Vedeau of La Ferme du Mont. The event will bring the wines, character and heritage of France’s Rhône Valley to the Maldives.
The evening will feature a selection of wines from La Ferme du Mont, paired with a specially curated menu. The experience will give guests an opportunity to explore the wines of France’s Rhône Valley while learning more about the region’s winemaking heritage, the stories behind each vintage and the philosophy behind the wines.
Vedeau’s journey in the wine industry began in 1987, initially in sales before leading him towards production and winemaking. In 1992, he acquired his first vineyard in Montpeyroux, Languedoc, and co-founded Maison Maurel Vedeau with Philippe Maurel. Over the following 15 years, the domaine produced acclaimed Languedoc-Roussillon wines, earning Wine of the Year recognition at the International Wine Challenge on two occasions.
Around 2000, Vedeau turned his attention to the Rhône Valley, establishing La Ferme du Mont in the Southern Rhône. His winemaking philosophy is rooted in organic and low-intervention farming, higher-altitude vineyards and a deep appreciation of terroir. Favouring freshness, purity and finesse over sheer concentration, he seeks to capture the individuality of each vineyard, crafting wines recognised for their aromatic expression, fine tannins and balance.
During the dinner, guests will have the opportunity to meet Vedeau and gain personal insight into his approach to winemaking, the vineyards that shape his portfolio and the stories behind his wines. Each course will be thoughtfully paired to reveal the nuances of the selected vintages, bringing French wine culture into conversation with the resort’s culinary artistry.
An evening devoted to the pleasures of fine wine and gastronomy, The Winemaker’s Table invites guests to explore the nuances of Rhône Valley winemaking through an exceptional menu of considered pairings, complemented by personal insights from Stéphane Vedeau.
