Chateau La Nerthe Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge Les Cassagnes 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau La Nerthe
Label Name:
 
Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge Les Cassagnes
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes‑du‑Rhône Villages (Les Cassagnes, Sérignan‑du‑Comtat)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache (≈50-60%), Syrah (≈32-40%), Mourvèdre (≈7-8%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 92 pts (Matt Walls, Feb 5, 2024); James Suckling 92 pts (May 16, 2024); Guide Hachette 2025: 2 stars & Coup de Coeur; additional praise in Wine Spectator and Terre de Vins

Tasting Note
Ripe cherry, blackberry and plum with garrigue, black pepper and subtle oak spice. Velvety texture, smooth tannins and a spicy, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, grilled pork, charcuterie, hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu/hoisin pork, teriyaki beef, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; destemmed and co‑fermented with ~3-week maceration, gentle extraction; aged ~9 months in stainless and/or large oak vessels. Organic viticulture (Ecocert).

Vineyard Info
Château La Nerthe is a historic Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape estate (records from 1560). Les Cassagnes vines sit on Domaine de la Renjarde (Sérignan‑du‑Comtat); old vines (avg 25–40+ years); biodynamic/organic practices.