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November 6, 2020

Day #[wpdts-day-of-year start=”post-created”] of the year.

Chateau La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

We’ve all been through the ringer this week and when times get tough, I say “It’s time to drink the good stuff.” Fill your Friday evening with Chateau La Nerthe’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2016. It might be a bit of a splurge but it’s worth the much-needed delight. Sure, you could age this in a cellar and keep it for several years, but life is too short, and this week was too stressful. Bring your smile back, smell the bouquet, and for the love of God turn off the news.

ORIGIN

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Southern Rhone, France

Grapes

37% Grenache Noir, 29% Syrah, 27% Mouvèdre, 7% Cinsault

Tasting Notes

The dark, deep, inky color of the wine shows immediately, stemming from the concentration of the vintage. Nose of blackcurrants, black tea and dried flowers stands out. The mouth is rich, fruity and velvety with an incredibly layered tannic structure. The wine is balanced and pure with strong intense and incredibly long aging potential.

Food Match

To drink with lamb or beef stew with ‘grand veneur’ sauce, duck fillet.

AUTHOR:

Gabrielle Tapia

Gabrielle earned a Level 2 certificate from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and has continued her wine education by becoming a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) in 2020. In addition to writing for Wine365, she also provides creative contributions and research analytics.