{"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. Enjoy it now or keep it for another decade or two in your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau La Nerthe","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":45748134117485,"sku":"PWCCLNCDPR17-27071","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1421\/5622\/products\/gjj8gh3hrxk7erc7phpl.jpg?v=1690367395","url":"https:\/\/worldwine.com.au\/products\/chateau-la-nerthe-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-2016","provider":"World Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}