Chateauneuf de Pape 2010 Chateau de la Nerthe

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

The red wines include the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape, a blend of 42% Grenache, 39% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and the rest Cinsault aged in both older barrels and wood foudres. Like most Chateauneuf du Papes in this vintage, it was a tiny crop at La Nerthe because they lost nearly one-third of the Grenache crop due to poor flowering. Sweet blueberry and boysenberry fruit notes intermixed with acacia flowers, lavender and spice box jump from the glass of this juicy, long, rich, concentrated Chateauneuf du Pape. With zesty acidity as well as terrific purity and depth, it should drink well for 10-12 years.

Winespectator (91)

A blast of toasted spice leads the way for a core of linzer torte, plum sauce and dark cherry preserves. The solid, juicy finish lets a red licorice note extend through it, with nice underlying grip.

BOW (7)