Château La Nerthe : Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006

This Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Château La Nerthe presents a red-ruby robe with purple glints. It opens up on crunchy red berry aromas, as well as dark berries and spicy aromas, such as pepper. On the palate, it is frank and elegant. It shows a beautiful thickness as well as a good balance with silky tannins. The finish is persistent and quaffable on blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry notes. This Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006 is made of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. It is a great red with a harmonious, fruity and fine style. The viticulture is led as an organic culture and the winemaking is accomplished in barrels for 18 months. This wine is traditionally great for aging up to 15 to 20 years.