Chateau la Nerthe Les Granieres Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2019 750ml

Les Granières de La Nerthe captures the spirit of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with its mosaic of soils and grape varieties. It illustrates the elegance and finesse of wines from Château La Nerthe, the famed property owned by the Richard family. The name originates from the granary, or attic space where the château used to store grains at a time when local agriculture included food production. Made from the estate’s younger vines, this blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault & Mourvèdre expresses a lively and fruit-driven character. The wine is aged in casks and ‘foudres’ or old, large French oak barrels (no new oak is used). Bottling is done earlier than the estate’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge to capture the wine’s marvelous fruit expression and elegant tannins. Enjoy upon release.

91 Points - Wine Spectator

Juicy and direct, with tasty raspberry and blackberry coulis notes backed by anise and apple wood accents. Shows sweet spice and fruitcake notes that chime through the toasty finish, while the fruit keeps pace. Drink now through 2030.