Brand /series name: Château La Nerthe Chateayneuf-du-pape Rouge
Wine Type: Premium Wine
Vintage: 2013
Age: 53 % in oak barrels for 12 months & 47 % in oak casks
Grape Varietal or Varietals and proportions:
Grenache Noir 43%
Syrah 30%
Mourvèdre 22%
Cinsault 5%
Country of Origin: France
Fruit grown in region(S): Chateauneuf-du-pape AOC
Food Pairing: Rack of Lamb, rosemary juice
Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14.50%
Volume of individual bottle: 750ml
Information about the Wine:
Our grapes are hand picked, fully ripe just to keep their balance and their full aromatic expression. They are sorted on a table and destemmed. The maceration begins with a phase of cold pre-fermentation of 12 to 24 hours. Then the alcoolic fermentation occurs. The yeasts who ensure the fermentation are wild yeasts coming from our vineyard. The temperature is controlled throughout the fermentation. Pumping overs and punching downs, which intensity is defined by tasting the must everyday are produced during fermentation to ensure the best extraction of the berries compounds. The maceration lasts 18 to 20 days. At the end, the wines are racked into concrete tanks for the malolactic fermentation. When this second fermentation is complete, our cuvée will be racked in our big casks for 12 months of ageing before blending will be done. A superb 2013 with deep garnet color and purple hints. Black cherry, strawberry, red and black fruits in the nose. Expression of cedar, sandalwood, complemented with a touch of balsamic. The palate is soft, smooth, well balanced with freshness. The finish is elegant, round with delicate tannins. This vintage can be enjoyed on its youth for the red fruits, sweet spices and softness but you can also imagine to enjoy this wine in the coming 4-5 years for its depth and richness.