Château La Nerthe
Les Granières de la Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Blend of 55% Grenache, 25% Cinsault and 10% Mourvedre, medium Ruby color with aromas of ripe black and red fruits and sweet spice, blend of Grenache 50%, Syrah 30%, Cinsault 10% and Mourvedre 10%. On the palate flavors of cherry, plums and ripe red raspberries with herb, licorice and smoky pepper spice. Fine soft tannins with, medium+ finish ending with fruit, mushroom, floral and toasty notes.
Blend of 55% Grenache, 25% Cinsault and 10% Mourvedre, medium Ruby color with aromas of ripe black and red fruits and sweet spice, blend of Grenache 50%, Syrah 30%, Cinsault 10% and Mourvedre 10%. On the palate flavors of cherry, plums and ripe red raspberries with herb, licorice and smoky pepper spice. Fine soft tannins with, medium+ finish ending with fruit, mushroom, floral and toasty notes.
Mar 16th, 2026
Popped and poured; no formal notes. This was showing its age tonight with overwhelming notes of leather, like a freshly oiled baseball glove. Behind that, however, was a bucket of desiccated dark and red fruits, spices, and damp earth. The finish was rich and almost sappy…but seemed to be all bravado as the energy waned as the wine sat in the glass. What structure was there in its youth has all but disappeared as both tannin and acid would be considered low. Drink now and enjoy while there’s still some life left.
Popped and poured; no formal notes. This was showing its age tonight with overwhelming notes of leather, like a freshly oiled baseball glove. Behind that, however, was a bucket of desiccated dark and red fruits, spices, and damp earth. The finish was rich and almost sappy…but seemed to be all bravado as the energy waned as the wine sat in the glass. What structure was there in its youth has all but disappeared as both tannin and acid would be considered low. Drink now and enjoy while there’s still some life left.
Oct 7th, 2022A hint of the parent. Really funky nose. Opened into a classic Chateau nuff. Raisins. Figs. Lighter fare.
A hint of the parent. Really funky nose. Opened into a classic Chateau nuff. Raisins. Figs. Lighter fare.
Jun 8th, 2019
Absolutely bangin' Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the money. Kirsch, petrichor, dried lavender, Herbes de Provence, and dark chocolate ganache.
Absolutely bangin' Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the money. Kirsch, petrichor, dried lavender, Herbes de Provence, and dark chocolate ganache.
Aug 24th, 2017Picked this up at whole foods, first impressions kinda tight with hints of promise... Let's see how it does after it's open awhile .
Picked this up at whole foods, first impressions kinda tight with hints of promise... Let's see how it does after it's open awhile .
1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2014
Excellent-esp for the price
Excellent-esp for the price
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2014
A very full body red ; peppery finish- needs to be decanted for smooth drinking
A very full body red ; peppery finish- needs to be decanted for smooth drinking
Mar 11th, 2026
Is there a more classic pairing than CdP and Doritos?
I give this wine higher marks than its other reviewers. This 2019 is in a sweet spot. Very light and lush, like a pinot noir. Raspberries, plum, and earth. Not a lot of spice. Low acidity, low tannins, but not like it's over the hill. It's not what I expected, but it's really really good.
Listening to Ike Reilly 🤘
Is there a more classic pairing than CdP and Doritos?
I give this wine higher marks than its other reviewers. This 2019 is in a sweet spot. Very light and lush, like a pinot noir. Raspberries, plum, and earth. Not a lot of spice. Low acidity, low tannins, but not like it's over the hill. It's not what I expected, but it's really really good.
Listening to Ike Reilly 🤘