| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | La Nerthe |
| Label Name: | Cuvee Des Cadettes Cdp |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Southern Rhône) |
| Volume: | 3000ml |
| ABV: | 15.5% |
| Grape(s): | Mourvèdre 55%, Syrah 25%, Grenache 17%, other varieties 3% |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Falstaff 95; Wine Spectator ~95; James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast ~94; Decanter tasting (favourable, 15. Jeb Dunnuck ~92; recommended for long-term cellaring (2023–2038+)
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant with garrigue, spice, leather and a touch of eucalyptus; velvety, layered tannins and a long savory, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, venison, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted pork (char siu), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Sichuan beef, grilled yakitori.
Production Method
Estate-grown, hand-harvested, partially destemmed and co‑fermented; matured ~12 months in large foudres and French oak barrels (some new); estate organic/biodynamic practices.
Vineyard Info
Château La Nerthe is one of Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape’s oldest estates (records from 1560); vineyards feature very old vines (c.85–100 years); Cuvée des Cadettes made only in top vintages.
La Nerthe Cuvee Des Cadettes Cdp 2019
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