Tuesday, October 11, 2011

CHATEAU LA NERTHE CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE

Château La Nerthe is one of Châteaneuf’s oldest estates dating back to the 12th century and a benchmark producer of the region. Located in the heart of the AOC, the 225 acres of Château La Nerthe’s vineyards are locates in a single block around the chateau and have been certified organic since 1998. The classic chateauneuf terroir of the famous galettes (large, round stones) dominate the on average 40 year old vineyards.

CHÂTEAU LA NERTHE – Cuvée des Cadettes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 96 Points Wine Advocate
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“The Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes was one of the first luxury cuvees of old vines made in Chateauneuf du Pape. There are usually anywhere from 500 to 1000 cases of it. A real stunner, and just being released.
A magnificent wine with deep ruby/purple color, a wonderfully sweet focus, aromatics of blue and black fruits intermixed with graphite, a hint of charcoal, and some earth and subtle Provencal herbs, the wine is full-bodied and has great depth, richness, power, and stature. The tannin is well-integrated, and there is more than enough concentration and fruit to balance out the wine’s structural profile. This is a monumental example of Chateauneuf du Pape.”
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (96 points)
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
A deep red with profound purple hints. Intense aromas with rich ripe fruits undertones,
spices and various black colored berries soaked in alcohol. Well balanced on the palate with expressive hints of fig, cocoa and leather. The finish is long, complex and we note a great finesse of tanins.
Grape Varieties: Grenache 43 %, Syrah 36 %, Mourvèdre 21 %
CHÂTEAU LA NERTHE – Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2007 93 Points Wine Advocate
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Robert Parker, Jr.-The Wine Advocate:  Rated as An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. "The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape unquestionably benefitted from the declassified Cuvee des Cadettes being included in the blend. Composed of 48% Grenache, 29% Syrah, and 22% Mourvedre, 62% was barrel-aged and the rest spent time in large wood foudres before blending. Excellent aromatics of lavender, licorice, blueberry, black raspberry, and new saddle leather are followed by a ripe, full-bodied, elegant, accessible wine offering an admirable concoction of rich fruit, a substantial, full-bodied mouthfeel, and silky tannins. It should drink nicely for 12-15 years." Oct 2009
CHÂTEAU LA NERTHE – Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2005 94 Points International Wine Cellar
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"The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition 43% Grenache, 36% Syrah, and 21% Mourvedre exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with a gorgeously sweet perfume of cassis, black cherries, smoke, roasted herbs, and licorice. It is soft, round, full-bodied, opulent, and accessible, which is somewhat out of character for this virile/masculine and tannic vintage. The 2005 Tradition should drink beautifully for 10-15 years." Wine Spectator 90 Points

CHÂTEAU LA NERTHE – Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 1986
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An archive release of The 1986 Chateauneuf du Pape 62% Grenache, 11% Syrah, and 9% Mourvedre, Cinsault 18%
Pretty red dress with hints of amber.  Intense nose of spice, dark chocolate and quince paste.  A wine with great freshness, very round, bold, structured tannins that are still pretty firm.  This wine is drinking Great Now! Just tasted at Pistache French Bistro for lunch with Braised Short ribs, Yummy! Cheers Drew Feinberg, The Wine Sage
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