Reviews & Ratings

2019 Chateau La Nerthe French - Rhone (Red Blend) "Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge"

Winery: Chateau La Nerthe

Vintage: 2019

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge"

Wine Category: French - Rhone (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 35% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 31% Mourvèdre & 1% Other Varieties

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Chateauneuf du Pape

State or country: France

Price: $77

Cases produced: 10,000

KWG Score: 91.8 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91.5)

Review date: August 15, 2022

Wine Review: This medium purple colored Chateauneuf du Pape opens with a blueberry and dark chocolate bouquet with hints of black cherry, lavender, & dried flowers. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with initial edgy plus acidity that smooths out nicely with aeration. The flavor profile is stony minerality and dried strawberry blend with notes of red plum and black tea. We also detected some hints of pomegranate, blackberry, and orange rind in the mix. The finish is dry, and its dusty tannins are nicely extended. As mentioned, this wine benefits from greatly from aeration. The Tasting Panel would recommend decanting this CDP for at least an hour, before serving it with a pan-seared duck breast. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Dense garnet with a purple border. The intense bouquet reveals aromas of cherry, black currant, and olives with spicy and floral touches. The tannins are ripe, and the finish is long and deep. A wine with impressive aromatic expression and great cellaring potential.

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