Chateau La Nerthe - Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023 (750ml)
Price: $82.99
| Producer | Chateau La Nerthe |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Subregion | Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
| Varietal | Rhone White Blend |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 1559 |
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Pale gold with green tints. This elegant and balanced white wine offers notes of lemon, pear, almonds, honeysuckle, and jasmine. The finish is long and persistent.
Chateau La Nerthe Description
Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and dates from 1560. Château La Nerthe has 220 acres of vineyards that surround the château. These grapes are grown in loamy, sandy soils near a wood containing one of the few natural springs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, creating a microclimate that is warm during the day but cool at night. This microclimate results in white wines with strong personality. Grapes are hand-harvested early in the morning to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and sorting removes any imperfect fruit. All the grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press for 3 hours and then racked after 24 hours to begin low-temperature fermentation. The Roussanne and Grenache are fermented in French oak barrels and demi-muids, and the Clairette and Bourboulenc are fermented partly in demi-muids and partly in stainless steel tanks. The wine ages on fine lees for almost 9 months. The final blending takes place shortly before bottling.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
An opulent, fleshy style, with a core of star fruit, Cavaillon melon and quince. Creamy in feel, with baking spice and macadamia nut accents, plus salted buttercream for added richness. Smoky mineral and dried thyme elements add savory depth. Offers juicy deliciousness and harmonious pleasure from start to finish. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc.
James Suckling: 93 Points
A well-balanced, supple and aromatic blend of 44% roussanne, 41% grenache blanc, 11% clairette and 4% bourboulenc. This shows notes of dried lemons, spiced apples, blanched almonds, honeysuckle and sweet spices. It's medium-bodied with a delicate character. Silky and poised with a flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Vinous: 91 Points
Vinified from certified organic grapes, the 2023 Chateaunef-du-Pape Blanc checks in with herbal tea, linden blossom and yellow apple aromatics, while cedar adds another layer. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, this tasty 2023 will deliver ample enjoyment upon release.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
Aromas of ripe orchard fruits, lemon oil, peanuts, pear and clove introduce the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc from Château la Nerthe. it is a medium to full-bodied, enrobing and layered white wine that's vibrant and fresh on the mid-palate and concludes with a long, delicate finish. This classic is a blend of 44% Roussanne, 41% Grenache Blanc, 11% Clairette and 4% Bourboulenc, all matured for six months in a combination of large barrels (50%), new barrels (20%), used barrels (20%) and stainless steel (10%).
