COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Château La Nerthe
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 2020 is a red wine from the Rhône Valley, France, produced by Château La Nerthe, an estate with a history dating back to 1560. The Richard family, who acquired the estate in 1985, has focused on restoring the property and implementing meticulous vineyard practices, including organic agriculture since 1998. The wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and other permitted varieties, grown on diverse soils including those with 'galets roulés'. The estate's long-standing tradition and commitment to quality are central to its identity.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€67
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate dates back to 1560.
Fact 02
Pioneering organic farming since 1998.
Fact 03
Vineyards feature 'galets roulés' stones.
Fact 04
Blend includes up to 13 permitted grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge 2020 begins with hand-harvested and sorted grapes. Fermentation takes place in vats for about four weeks, with daily tasting to manage extraction. Malolactic fermentation is completed in oak vats. The wine then undergoes 12 months of aging in a mix of large oak casks, truncated vats, and barrels, using both new and old oak. Bottling occurs six months after the final blend.
