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Château La Nerthe
Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes 2020
91 Points
Wine Advocate
February 9, 2024

This wine’s 25% new oak (the balance is matured in a mix of older barrels and foudres) has given the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes a pronounced floral, spicy character that’s a bit odd for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but it’s pleasant when combined with the dark, cassis-like fruit. With its round, plump mouthfeel and ample weight on the palate, this is rather supple and charming for a cuvée that historically has demanded aging.

– Joe Czerwinski
Château La Nerthe
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020
91 Points
Wine Advocate
February 9, 2024

La Nerthe’s 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape—a blend of 38% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 2% other varieties—offers up appealing notes of black cherries and dried spices. Matured in about 15% new oak, it’s full-bodied and nicely balanced, not overly fat or overly tannic, just a nice, easy-drinking wine that delivers plenty of pleasure.

– Jow Czerwinski
Château La Nerthe
Clos de Beauvenir Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2021
90 Points
Wine Advocate
February 9, 2024

A 70-30 blend of Roussanne and Grenache, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir offers up scents of struck flint, citrus zest and white peaches. Medium-bodied, this largely barrel fermented effort is focused and linear in shape, finishing with ample freshness and length.

– Joe Czerwinski
Château La Nerthe
Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2021
92 Points
Wine Spectator
February 9, 2024

Reveals a meaty, wild game quality that infuses a broad range of red plum and roasted garrigue notes, all supported by black tea tannins. Nicely savory, with cigar box and smoldering spice elements that glide through the lingering finish. Open-knit and beautifully textured, this is pretty and solid.

– KRisten Bieler
Château La Nerthe
Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes 2020
94 Points
Wine Spectator
February 9, 2024

Plum reduction and cherry preserves are ripe and decadent in this red, backed up by slightly chewy tannins that give this good grip. Shows attractive concentration, but good energy too, with crushed iron laying a solid groundwork, while singed alder, dried flowers and toasted aniseed detail the long finish.

– Kristen Bieler
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