{"product_id":"2016-chateau-la-nerthe-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-750ml","title":"2016 Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Nerthe is one of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most historic estates, with a winemaking heritage extending back to the 12th century. Its 92 hectares of vineyards have been certified organic since 1998, while its ancient rock-cut cellars date to 1560.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe excellent 2016 vintage is a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e37% Grenache Noir, 29% Syrah, 27% Mourvèdre and 7% Cinsault\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rich, concentrated and beautifully structured, it combines dark fruit with savoury complexity, refined tannins and substantial cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard benefited from a mild, frost-free winter, with sufficient rainfall to replenish the estate’s water reserves. A very warm summer maintained excellent vine health and produced an exceptional vintage recognised as one of the finest at Château La Nerthe since the legendary 1990 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine displays a dark, deep and inky colour that immediately reflects the concentration of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet reveals blackcurrant, black tea and distinctly expressive dried-flower aromas. The palate is rich, fruity and velvety, supported by a complex, layered tannin structure. Balanced, pure, intensely flavoured and long, it possesses excellent potential for further development in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyards and Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate’s vineyards encompass several characteristic Châteauneuf-du-Pape soil types, including clay-limestone, sandy clay and sandstone scattered with the appellation’s famous rounded river stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll grapes were harvested by hand and carefully sorted at the winery before vinification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit underwent a long maceration of approximately 18 to 21 days, with regular pump-overs and punch-downs to build colour, flavour and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVinification and malolactic fermentation took place in wooden and stainless-steel vats. The wine was matured for 12 months in large wooden vats and barrels before the final blend was assembled. Bottling took place approximately six months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points — Hudin.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted April 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted October 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points — Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eSmoke, incense, herbs and red fruits are in the nose. On the palate, the wine offers round, sweet, ripe, smoky, dark red berries, finishing with a real sense of plushness. The wine is concentrated and polished.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted September 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eBlackberry and black-cherry flavors are opulent in this rich, ample-bodied wine. It's intensely fleshy in fruit character but muted by hints of earth and savory spice as well as a whisper of violet. Ripe, finely woven tannins accentuate the immediate appeal but should structure the wine well through 2028.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted December 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eUp-to-date, classical style with alluring red florals, red berries and light, herbal accents. The palate rolls out plush, plump, dark berries in a silky, smooth chassis. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted July 2018\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.5\/20 — La Revue du Vin de France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\/20 — Vinum Wine Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e — TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château La Nerthe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Châteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Rhône, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37% Grenache Noir, 29% Syrah, 27% Mourvèdre and 7% Cinsault\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked and table sorted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in large wooden vats and barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018–2032\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with beef fillet in a rich red-wine sauce, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, duck confit, venison, Provençal stews or mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Château La Nerthe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Nerthe has produced wine since the 12th century and is one of the defining estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The Richard family acquired and restored the property in 1985, developing a refined house style recognised for its balance, supple structure and modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe château’s vineyards contain all 13 permitted red grape varieties, while the historic cellars carved into the rock beneath the estate preserve more than five centuries of winemaking heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pure Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52496066085166,"sku":"2158805596","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2016ChateauLaNertheChateauneuf-du-PapeRouge750ml.jpg?v=1787629007","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2016-chateau-la-nerthe-chateauneuf-du-pape-rouge-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}