Château La Nerthe - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Les Granières' 2022

Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and dates from 1560. Château La Nerthe has 227 acres of vineyards that surround the château and top the renowned La Crau plateau. The terroir is typical of the region. Vineyards run along a slope and grow in sandy-clay soils. The ground is covered by a layer of ‘galets’ – large, round, well-worn stones that were carried down from the Alps by glaciers during the last ice age. All the 13 permitted primary varietals are planted here. Grenache dominates 62% of the vineyards and the average vine age is over 40 years old. The grapes are hand harvested and sorted on tables. The grapes are then put into vats for almost 4 weeks with regular pump overs and punch downs. The must is tasted every day during fermentation to ensure the best extraction of the berry compounds. At the end, the wines are racked into oak vats for malolactic fermentation. The cuvée is then aged in large French oak casks and barrels for 12 months before blending. Bottling takes place 6 months later.

“A complex bouquet of lead pencil, coniferous forest, spices, dark wild berries and dark cherries. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, it’s perfectly structured with velvety tannins that segue into a long, rich and delicately peppery finish.” - 94 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“A well-crafted, poised and textural blend of 40% grenache, 30% syrah, 15% mourvedre and 15% cinsault. Aromas of cherries, raspberries, strawberries and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. It’s fruit-driven with a bright core of small red berries at the center. Spicy and vivid with good balance and a long, lively, flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes.” - 93 Points, James Suckling

Producer: Château La Nerthe

Country: France

Region: Rhône

Varietal: Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah

Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml