Château La Nerthe
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Château La Nerthe 2005 Cuvée des Cadettes Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- Cellar Selection
- $75
From a single vineyard originally planted in 1893, La Nerthe’s Cuvée des Cadettes is always matured in new barriques. In 2005, the result is a toasty, almond-scented accent to deep plum and black cherry fruit. It’s deceptively sweet and supple upfront, then gains tannic intensity on the finish. Drink 2012–2020.
— J.C.
(12/15/2009)
Château La Nerthe 2000 Cuvée des Cadettes Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $89
Right now, this wine tastes like a somewhat generic red wine--albeit one with excellent balance, fine oaking and impressive concentration and length. Cedary, vanilla notes from new oak barrels need some time to integrate with the rich black cherry fruit and allow the true flavors of Châteauneuf to shine. Drink 2008–2015.
— J.C.
(2/1/2005)
Château La Nerthe 2007 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $50
La Nerthe is usually quite structured, so while the 2007 is riper and creamier than most vintages, it still retains decent acidity to balance things out. Leather, spice and cherry flavors pick up hints of coffee and chocolate on the finish. Drink it over the next 10–12 years.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
Château La Nerthe 2001 Blanc White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $38
Flowery and fresh, with apricot, peach and nectarine on a nose that deals nothing but clear fruit and lots of class. The palate is perfect in its simplicity; there’s neither too much oak nor too little. The flavor profile, meanwhile, is basic but delectable, and the finish is full of drive, peach essence, black licorice and cinnamon spice. A stately treat that…
— M.S.
(9/1/2003)
Château La Nerthe 2000 Rouge Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $40
This is slightly oaky, with buttery aromas mixing with hard spices to create a somewhat jumbled but interesting bouquet. The fat fruit falls into the plum and berry category, while the finish is firm and fruity, but rather basic and one-dimensional. As with any good red, it softens and grows more whole and complex with time. In this case, patience will be rewarded.
— M.S.
(9/1/2003)
Château La Nerthe 2005 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $40
For what is generally a ruggedly tannic vintage, La Nerthe’s 2005 is a silky, medium-bodied Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a slightly herbal tang to the dark cherry flavors.
— J.C.
(12/15/2009)
Château La Nerthe 2008 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- $50
La Nerthe’s late-ripening Mourvèdre typically shines the brightest in warm vintages, which 2008 was not. The result is a leathery, peppery wine with rather crisp, cherry-inflected fruit. Drink it over the next several years.
— J.C.
(8/1/2011)
Château La Nerthe 2009 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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- $50
La Nerthe’s white is a blend of Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc. The result is a slightly floral wine that’s full bodied yet lacking flesh on the midpalate. The apricot and citrus flavors finish with surprising freshness.
— J.C.
(10/1/2011)
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