Chateau la Nerthe
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
The grandest of all the properties in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the one closest to actually having a castle, La Nerthe is a virtually contiguous vineyard, with 90 hectares of calcareous and sandy soils located just to the east of the village. With each new vintage they enhance their reputation as one of the leading “classically modern” estates in the region.
Bottle
£54.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 66cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
of Grenache, Syrah , Mourvèdre and Cinsault, the
Syrah now nearly achieving parity with the Grenache
(and in terms of taste profile it’s certainly just as
influential). Maturation has been 60 percent in
barrel, 40 percent in foudre and the wine rejoices
in classic ripeness and purity, aromatic and subtle
intensity. An archetype from the modern end of the
spectrum, its modernity is tempered by a robust
respect for provenance and the dexterity of an
extremely gifted winemaker. Drink 2019-2025.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle
£54.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 20cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
2005 is set to rank alongside 1998 and 2000 as one of the most powerful and long-lasting of the recent Chateauneuf vintages. The power is evidenced by a firm tannic backbone; the quality of the year by the sheer concentration and complexity of the fruit. Garigue, sousbois, blackberry and Provence herbs are all evidenced on the palate. A magisterial wine, perfect with game. La Nerthe have made an outstanding 2005; a wine of character and substance, real but not over-bearing gravitas here. Both a vin de plaisir and a vin de médiatation!
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
(Simon Staples, BBR Fine Wine Sales Director)
Ch. la Nerthe really grabbed me for its firm, polished style which will make excellent drinking from soon after shipment to 2020 . A triumph.
(Tom Cave, BBR Cellar Plan Manager)
From the more modern end of the Châteauneuf du Pape spectrum, the 2007 La Nerthe has an attractive nose of blackberry and spice, a wonderfully complete and balanced palate and particularly well-managed tannins, as so often at La Nerthe, adding an extra dimension of quality.
(Jake Dean, BBR Fine Wine Sales Manager)
Oliver Barton, Wine Buyer
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
The grandest of all the properties in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the one closest to actually having a castle, La Nerthe is a virtually contiguous vineyard, with 90 hectares of calcareous and sandy soils located just to the east of the village. With each new vintage they enhance their reputation as one of the leading “classically modern” estates in the region.
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, February 2012
La Nerthe is one of the few Rhône properties where the grandeur of the wines is perfectly captured by the property itself. Our Fine Wine team love to visit because everything, the elegance of the wines included, makes them think that they are in Bordeaux. Christian Voeux is particularly pleased with the 2010 vintage which, he advises, shares the rigour and precision of the 2005 and the generous fruit character of the 2007. As the 2007 la Nerthe was our best-seller of that particular vintage, these are words that we are happy to hear...
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, February 2012
La Nerthe is one of the few Rhône properties where the grandeur of the wines is perfectly captured by the property itself. Our Fine Wine team love to visit because everything, the elegance of the wines included, makes them think that they are in Bordeaux. Christian Voeux is particularly pleased with the 2010 vintage which, he advises, shares the rigour and precision of the 2005 and the generous fruit character of the 2007. As the 2007 la Nerthe was our best-seller of that particular vintage, these are words that we are happy to hear...
Château la Nerthe is one of the oldest producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The château itself was built in the 18th century, but winery records stretch back as far as 1560.
The Richard family – which also manages various other estates in Beaujolais, Bordeaux and elsewhere in the Rhône – owns the estate. La Nerthe boasts 90 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, two-thirds of which surround the château, while the final third is located on the famous plateau of La Crau. All the vineyards are farmed organically.
The soils here are a mixture of sandy clay and marl, as well as the typical galets roulés. The property is fortunate to have a natural spring within its grounds, which is incredibly beneficial to the vines in this often drought-prone region.
Although the property has plantings of all 13 of the appellation’s permitted varietals, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah dominate the red blend. The estate has one of the highest proportions of white vines in the region and produces a special white cuvée – Clos de Beauvenir – from the clos directly in front of the château.
Since young and dynamic winemaker Ralph Garcin joined the estate in 2016, small yet significant changes have been made here. Ralph has introduced vinification by plot, investing in smaller fermentation tanks and larger ageing vessels to showcase the quality of the fruit in the cellar. He’s also been making improvements to their viticultural practices, such as introducing organic farming.