The Château La Nerthe of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley

Château La Nerthe - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
This estate is part of the Famille Richard.
It is ranked in the top 15 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Château La Nerthe is one of the world's great estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Château La Nerthe wines

Looking for the best Château La Nerthe wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château La Nerthe wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château La Nerthe wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château La Nerthe

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château La Nerthe

How Château La Nerthe wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of mouse of lamb with honey and thyme, chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms or spit-roasted chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château La Nerthe

On the nose the red wine of Château La Nerthe. often reveals types of flavors of iron, boysenberries or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, earth or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of Château La Nerthe. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château La Nerthe

  • 1994With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.35/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.27/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château La Nerthe.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc

Discovering the wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.

In the mouth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 704 estates and châteaux in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, producing 1551 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry.

The top white wines of Château La Nerthe

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château La Nerthe

How Château La Nerthe wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of tartiflette, garba ( ivory coast ) or croque monsieur and comté cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château La Nerthe

On the nose the white wine of Château La Nerthe. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, tree fruit or nutty and sometimes also flavors of honey, hazelnut or melon. In the mouth the white wine of Château La Nerthe. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Château La Nerthe

  • 2002With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.21/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château La Nerthe.

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top pink wines of Château La Nerthe

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château La Nerthe

How Château La Nerthe wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of banh mi sandwich, pasta with tuna and tomato sauce or cassolettes of scallops.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château La Nerthe

On the nose the pink wine of Château La Nerthe. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, microbio or tree fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Château La Nerthe. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château La Nerthe

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château La Nerthe.

  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Cinsaut
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Removal of shoes

In the spring, this operation consists of removing the mound of earth formed at the foot of the vines by ploughing between the rows in the autumn.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château La Nerthe

Planning a wine route in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château La Nerthe.

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

News about Château La Nerthe and wines from the region

Berry Bros & Rudd cuts packaging with capsule-free wine

UK-based Berry Bros & Rudd said it will start selling capsule-free wine this month, beginning with its ‘Own Selection’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019, produced for the company by Château La Nerthe. The fine wine and spirits merchant said it also planned to remove capsules from other Own Selection products in a phased initiative that aims to reduce packaging, preserve materials and avoid waste. While some wines for longer-term ageing are considered to benefit from capsules, Berry Bros & ...

Long Read: Biodiversity in the vineyard – looking to the future

It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets: biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the host of organic, biodynamic and sustainable labels or certifications they embody. More than simple posturing, many are concerned with the very real practicalities of saving wate ...

Rhône 2020: best-value wines

In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...

The word of the wine: Removal of shoes

In the spring, this operation consists of removing the mound of earth formed at the foot of the vines by ploughing between the rows in the autumn.