Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2012 tobacco and earthy character

tobacco and earthy character

fresher and more elegant style that is impossible not to like

layered and slightly honeyed aromas that precede equally ripe full-bodied flavors that are sleekly muscular

incisive and a touch youthfully austere

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2012 tobacco and earthy characterA blend of 50% Grenache, 31% Syrah and the rest Mourvdre, Cinsault and other permitted varieties, La Nerthes 2005 Chteauneuf du Pape is a rock solid effort that still has a youthful ruby color to go with classic black raspberry, toasted spice, licorice and hints of graphite. Brought up in a combination of smaller barrels and larger foudre, its medium to full bodied, has a great mid palate, ripe tannin and terrific length. Its a classic wine from this