Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau La Nerthe
Label Name:
 
Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache Blanc 49%, Roussanne 33%, Clairette 12%, Bourboulenc 6%.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Jeb Dunnuck 93; Decanter 93; Wine Advocate 92. Technical notes and scores per trade sources

Tasting Note
Pale gold; vibrant citrus, white peach and pear with honeyed white flowers, baking spice and a creamy, oily texture finishing with mineral lift and subtle vanilla. (Concise)

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy seafood pasta, soft cheeses, foie gras. Asian: Thai coconut or lemongrass curry, Cantonese roasted duck, Vietnamese spring rolls, sushi with richer fish (e.g., toro).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in a mix of stainless steel, demi-muids and French oak; aged on fine lees about nine months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Estate dating to 1560; 92 ha around the château; certified organic (Ecocert) since 1998; owned by the Richard family since 1985.