Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau La Nerthe
Label Name:
 
Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
Mourvèdre (≈55%), Syrah (≈25–28%), Grenache (≈17%), other varieties (≈0–3%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Vinous 93 — widely praised for concentration, silky tannins and aging potential

Tasting Note
Full‑bodied, concentrated red: black cherry, black raspberry and plum with pepper, leather, cedar and subtle eucalyptus. Ripe dark fruit, warm spice and silky yet firm tannins lead to a long, mineral, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/stewed lamb, roast beef, aged hard cheeses, game (venison). Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese red‑braised pork, hoisin or five‑spice duck, miso‑glazed short ribs.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested from old vines; grapes co‑fermented in wooden tanks with native yeasts. Maceration 3–4 weeks, malolactic in concrete, then ~12 months ageing in a mix of large casks and new oak.

Vineyard Info
Château La Nerthe is one of Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape’s oldest estates (records from 1560). Cuvée des Cadettes is from very old plots (≈85–100 years); estate practices certified organic viticulture.