Chateau La Nerthe Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge Les Cassagnes 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau La Nerthe
Label Name:
 
Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge Les Cassagnes
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes‑du‑Rhône Villages (Les Cassagnes / Sérignan‑du‑Comtat)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah 50%, Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 15%, others 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted reviewers/retailers: Falstaff has scored Les Cassagnes releases highly (e. g. , 92 pts for Les Cassagnes Rouge 2019; Les Cassagnes blanc 2020 also 92). Widely reviewed as structured with good aging potential

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with purple rim. Ripe black/red berries, plum, violets, black pepper, garrigue and sweet spice. Polished tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, stews, charcuterie, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, beef teriyaki, rich Thai red curry, spiced Chinese braises.

Production Method
Organic fruit, hand‑harvested; co‑fermentation with gentle extraction (3–4 week maceration); aged ~9 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château La Nerthe from Les Cassagnes (Domaine de la Renjarde). Historic Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape estate; vineyards average ~40+ years and farmed organically.