Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2012 The medium to full-bodied palate

The medium to full-bodied palate is beautifully balanced

There is enough wood present to warrant commenting on though it’s not enough to endanger the clear expression of the pretty red cherry

(93-96)/2026+

the lieux-dits include Platières and Murots)

This is much more mineral-driven than any of the prior wines with its beautifully detailed medium weight flavors that also possess focused power on the saline

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2012 The medium to full-bodied palateA blend of 50% Grenache, 31% Syrah and the rest Mourvdre, Cinsault and other permitted varieties, La Nerthes 2005 Chteauneuf du Pape is a rock solid effort that still has a youthful ruby color to go with classic black raspberry, toasted spice, licorice and hints of graphite. Brought up in a combination of smaller barrels and larger foudre, its medium to full bodied, has a great mid palate, ripe tannin and terrific length. Its a classic wine from this