Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 750ml Breede River Valley Eight months in large-format Hungarian

Eight months in large-format Hungarian oak (5hl and 16hl barrels) adds texture without adding wood flavor

HVE Level 3 certified

The 430-member cooperative helped establish Crémant de Bourgogne as France's first Crémant AOC in 1975

where the Ribarrey single vineyard sits at 550m on ancient Ebro riverbed soils

Wine Enthusiast: 93 pts

Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 750ml Breede River Valley Eight months in large-format HungarianFRANCE : RHNE VALLEY : CHTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre FULL BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, RASPBERRY, FLORAL, HERBAL, EARTH, SPICE, USED OAK One of Chteauneuf's oldest estates (records indicate as early as 1560!), Chteau La Nerthe's elegant, terroir driven wines capture the region's spirit and sense of place. Powerful and bold, with concentrated dark fruit, fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a super long finish. WINEMAKING : Aged in