Château La Nerthe : Cuvée des Cadettes 2017

The richness and intensity of a Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine

The estate

A true symbol of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest estates in the appellation. Their histories have been intertwined for five centuries, making Château La Nerthe a historic landmark of the region. Nestling in a sumptuous Provencal setting, the magnificent château overlooks an exceptional architectural and winegrowing heritage. With its cellars dating back to the 16th century, its 92-hectare vineyard and its organic farming certification obtained in 1998, the estate embodies the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Since 1985, the Richard family has been designing the estate's wines and continues to write the history of Château La Nerthe with fervour, raising its heritage through boundless ambition and exacting innovation.

The vineyard

Nestling in the heart of the Rhône Valley, Château La Nerthe oversees the pebble, sand and clay soils typical of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This terroir benefits from a Mediterranean microclimate and generous sunshine, ensuring that the grapes reach full ripeness.

The vintage

An early vintage, 2017 began with a mild, dry winter. These mild temperatures continued into February and March, encouraging early budburst. Temperatures in mid-May were higher than normal for the season, allowing the vines to develop rapidly, resulting in advanced flowering. Despite limited quantities, the grapes turned out to be of extremely high quality.

Winemaking and ageing

The hand-picked grapes are sorted on a table. A vatting period of at least 21 days is followed by regular pumping over and punching down of the cap. Numerous tastings are carried out during the fermentation phase. Finally, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine is transferred to tuns and new barrels for twelve months of ageing.

Blend

Grenache (59%)
Syrah (31%)
Mourvèdre (10%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Cuvée des Cadettes 2017 from Château La Nerthe

Tasting

Colour
The wine is a deep red colour.

Nose
The nose presents a complex bouquet of ripe red fruit and spices.

Palate
Rich and intense, the palate reveals notes of red fruit (blackcurrant) mingled with round tannins and a finish with a lovely aromatic complexity.

To serve

For the best tasting, this wine should be served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing

Cuvée des Cadettes 2017 from Château La Nerthe pairs perfectly with game stew, such as wild boar, or a Provencal leg of lamb.