Wine Reviews
Vinified from certified organic grapes, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a little reductive at this showing. Time in the glass brings out ripe red fruits mingling with licorice and leafy undertones. Smooth tannins gently frame the medium- to full-bodied 2021, culminating in a bright and fruit-driven finish.
La Nerthe’s 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape offers up subdued hints of leather, black cherries and plum on the nose. A blend of 39% Grenache, 33% Mourvèdre and 25% Syrah, with a few percentages of other permitted varieties, it’s full-bodied and powerful but not overly concentrated, with a velvety feel on the dark chocolate-tinged finish. I’d opt for drinking it on the young side.
A well-built, round and textured red made of 40% grenache, 35% syrah, 20% mourvedre and 5% cinsault. Medium- to full-bodied with finely grained tannins. It’s velvety, yet it has plenty of intensity, with a constant kick of peppercorns throughout. Ample but focused with a caressing texture and a deliciously fruity finish. From organically grown grapes.
La Nerthe’s 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape—a blend of 38% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 2% other varieties—offers up appealing notes of black cherries and dried spices. Matured in about 15% new oak, it’s full-bodied and nicely balanced, not overly fat or overly tannic, just a nice, easy-drinking wine that delivers plenty of pleasure.
