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Château la Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée des Cadettes(1998)
- Winery:
- Château La Nerthe
- Varietal:
- Rhône Blend
- Region:
- France > Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-pape
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- berry, spices, meal, dinner, stone fruits, spice, bramble fruits, fruit, oak, resinous
Château La Nerthe was born in the 12th Century around the time vines were first planted in the stone-strewn soil of Châteauneuf-du-Pape (literally the "Pope's new castle"), the place the pontiffs chose for their summer residence when the papel court relocated to Avignon. The uncontested nec plus ultra of the historic domains of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château la Nerthe, has always been graced by the attentive care of its successive owners: men of firm conviction, aristocrats, and notable experts on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Marquis Tulle de Villefranche, Commandant read more...
- Atlas308
- Scottsdale, US
- May 2008
- A wonderful addition to any cellar or dinner table. Pepper and wet leather with hints of blackberry and plum. Earthy notes dance back and forth with dark fruit and sing to your mouth. The spice notes in this wine allow it to pair with cheese, lamb, beef or venison.
- September 2007
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No written review
- PM
- Wine Spectator
- 12/15/00
- 96/100
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December 2000
- eRobertParker.com # E2003
- Jan-03
- 96/100
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April 2008
- Wine Advocate # 125
- Oct-99
- (90-93)
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April 2008
