Château La Nerthe
Les Granières de la Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
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, 2022
A deep bouquet, although short-lived it delivers a powerful draw on the palate with overt notes of oak and blackberry.
A deep bouquet, although short-lived it delivers a powerful draw on the palate with overt notes of oak and blackberry.
Feb 11th, 2017
Strawberries leather and some tannins
Strawberries leather and some tannins
Jan 23rd, 2016
Great value CdP! As a second wine, this is a more straightforward kind of gratification. The fruit takes center stage and is both fresh and polished. Black cherry and raspberry are at the core of this lush, medium bodied delight. Not as long on the finish, most of the party is upfront, and works perfectly. Would love to try their higher end cuvée. Good introduction to La Nerthe. WS 92 / RP 87-88
Great value CdP! As a second wine, this is a more straightforward kind of gratification. The fruit takes center stage and is both fresh and polished. Black cherry and raspberry are at the core of this lush, medium bodied delight. Not as long on the finish, most of the party is upfront, and works perfectly. Would love to try their higher end cuvée. Good introduction to La Nerthe. WS 92 / RP 87-88
Aug 20th, 2015
Delicious bottle of wine! Enjoyed with a gourmet burger I Paris.
Delicious bottle of wine! Enjoyed with a gourmet burger I Paris.
Aug 12th, 2015
