Château La Nerthe - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010 (750ml)

Chateau La Nerthe is in contention for being one of the oldest estates in Chateauneuf du Pape. Historical documents from 1560 mention the estate. The historic chateau was built in 1736.  Chateau La Nerthe deserves credit for being one of the first estates to bottle their own wine. This took place to some extent starting in 1784. Chateau La Nerthe is one of the first, if not the first estate in Chateauneuf du Pape to export their wine outside of France.

The Ducos family maintained ownership of the property until 1941 when Chateau La Nerthe was bought at an auction by the Leclerc and the Motte families. By 1985, Chateau La Nerthe had become dilapidated and was put up for sale by the Dereumaux family. The following year, in 1986, the property changed hands.

The new owners of La Nerthe are the Richard family in a partnership with David and Foillard negociants. A complete renovation of the estate and took place and much of the vineyards were replanted.

At Chateau La Nerthe, all the work in the vineyards is done using organic farming techniques. La Nerthe is one of the first estates to begin picking in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation.

This delicious, ripe, rich wine is filled with roasted red berries, kirsch, spice and earthy sensations.

Chateau La Nerthe is one of the few Chateauneuf du Pape properties which has all 13 permissible grape varieties planted.