Château La Nerthe - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2024

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.

"Based on 51% Roussanne, 26% Grenache Blanc, 14% Clairette, and 9% Bourboulenc from the la Crau, la Nerthe, and la Rigole lieux-dits, the 2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc was aged six months in a mix of demi-muids, barrels, and stainless steel. Medium gold-hued, it offers fabulous purity in its ripe peach, orange blossom, minty herb, and subtle mineral-laced aromatics. It's medium-bodied, with a beautifully textured mouthfeel that has nicely integrated acidity, a balanced, layered profile, and outstanding length. This is well worth a case purchase and will keep for 15-20 years in cold cellars. Drink 2025-2045." - 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

"This powerful, full-bodied white Chateauneuf shows a wide spectrum of stone fruit, citrus and wild herb aromas. I love the balance of restrained creaminess from maturation on the lees with the elegant structure and animating freshness, the latter accentuate by a touch of bitterness in the long, quite firm finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." - 94 Points, James Suckling

Producer: Château La Nerthe

Country: France

Region: Rhône

Varietal: Roussanne, Grenache Blanc,  Bourboulenc

Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750ml