# Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge (2020)

- **Producer:** Château La Nerthe
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €67
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black fruit, dried flowers, spice, dried herbs, red fruit, citrus, leather, cloves, vanilla, baking spice, meaty flavors, dried fruit, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Estate dates back to 1560.
- Pioneering organic farming since 1998.
- Vineyards feature 'galets roulés' stones.
- Blend includes up to 13 permitted grape varieties.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and velvety tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. Its complex spice and fruit notes can harmonize with savory herbs and fruit-based sauces, while its structure can stand up to hearty, slow-cooked dishes.

## 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.