Chateau La Nerthe Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc (750ml)
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Wine Type
White Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
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Country
France
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Region
Rhone
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Sub-Region
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
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Grape
White Blend
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Farming Method
OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More
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ABV
13.5%
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Food Pairing
Pasta in cream saucesShellfishWhite Meat
Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and dates from 1560. It is has 220 acres (89 hectare) of vineyards surrounding the the château top the renowned “La Crau” plateau. The terroir is typical of the region; with sandy-clay soils covered by a layer of ‘galets’ – large, round, well-worn stones that were carried down from the Alps by glaciers during the last ice age. All the 13 permitted primary varietals are planted here. There is also a a nearby wood and one of the few natural springs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape which creates a unique microclimate of warm days and cool nights contributing to well aromatically intense, elegant and well structured wines.
Tasting Notes
The colour is a brilliant yellow-gold with some greenish flecks. The nose shows notes of white flowers, bergamot, lemon and orchard fruits with light herbal aromas. Medium weight with a supple mouthfeel is lifted by fresh acidity. The wine is overhall wondefully concentrated and well structured with delicately nuanced fruit, floweral and herbal notes and nice persistance.
Method
This wine is made from a selection of approved varietals for Chateauneuf-du-pape blanc and are certified organic. The grapes are hand-harvested in the early morning to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and sorted to remove 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.
