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Despite the intense heat of the vintage, our red wines have turned out fleshy, refined and beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral soil types compose the estate, including clay-limestone, sand-clay, and sandstone strewn with the famous \u003cem\u003egalets roulés\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are partially destemmed and placed into vats, including truncated and stainless-steel vats. The wine undergoes the gentlest extraction possible, with minimal intervention and a long maceration period of four weeks. Ageing is restrained, taking place partly in foudre, truncated vats and barrels, with 15% new wood and 10% older barrels, for 12 months to allow the wine's material to infuse. After numerous tasting sessions, the final blend is determined, with bottling taking place six months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine displays a vibrant, exuberant nose, with remarkable black fruit aromas of blackcurrant and blueberries, complemented by graphite and subtle smoky notes. On the palate, there is a seductive harmony between aroma and texture. Fine tannins show no hardness, while barely perceptible oak contributes to a balanced, effortless yet racy character. The mineral finish is firmly anchored in the distinctive \u003cem\u003eLa Nerthe\u003c\/em\u003e terroir, evoking its famous pebbly soils. 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All the plots of grenache noir, syrah, mourvèdre, and cinsault grapes are planted across the different soil types within the wine appellation, making the style of this wine the full expression of the complexity of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It pairs wonderfully with rare meat, Provencal classics, or other elaborate dishes made with sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright garnet red color with purple hints. A charming nose of ripe cherries, strawberries underlined with some herbal tones. Medium bodied with supple and silky tannins, this is elegant, pure, and balanced. On the finish, lots of red fruits along with minty and peppery notes. This 2022 Château La Nerthe is going to evolve gracefully for a decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau La Nerthe","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":45748089421933,"sku":"PWCCLNCDPR17-27071","price":289.93,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1421\/5622\/products\/gjj8gh3hrxk7erc7phpl.jpg?v=1690367395"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-nerthe-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2016","title":"Chateau La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(139, 0, 0);\"\u003e94 POINTS - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Deeply colored, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of 37% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault and other permitted varieties. With classic notes of currants, ripe black cherries, new saddle leather, and peppery herbs, it's rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, with a pure, focused style that's going to age gracefully for 15-20 years. It's one of the finest classical cuvées I can remember.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(127, 46, 46);\"\u003e93 POINTS - James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Up-to-date, classical style with alluring red florals, red berries and light, herbal accents. The palate rolls out plush, plump, dark berries in a silky, smooth chassis. From organically grown grapes.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terroir is typical of the region, with several soil types composing the estate, including clay-limestone, sand-clay, and sandstone strewn with the famous \u003cem\u003egalets roulés\u003c\/em\u003e. The grapes, partially destemmed, are put into vats, partly truncated and stainless steel. This is followed by the gentlest extraction possible, with few interventions and a long maceration period of four weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging is restrained, partly in foudre, truncated vats and barrels, with 15% new wood and 10% old barrels, for 12 months to allow the material to infuse. After numerous tasting sessions, the final blend is determined and the wine is bottled six months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReview of February 5, 2026:\u003c\/em\u003e After a 10-year dormancy in our cellars, what a pleasure it is to rediscover this Château La Nerthe 2016! On the nose, bursts of aromas of jammy berries emerge, a true hallmark of this exceptional vintage at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. These are complemented by spicy and camphor scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is majestic: rich, full-bodied, and harmonious. The wine lives up to all its promises with a sumptuous, mouthwatering finish, offering an endless array of flavours, with touches of blackcurrant, eucalyptus, and spice. 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