RATED 92 WINE SPECTATOR: 'A focused, restrained style, with a long thread of shiso leaf and incense running through the core of kirsch and raspberry coulis flavors. A pretty mineral edge guides the finish. Drink now through 2029.'

THIS IS A SIX BOTTLE CASE

Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Historical documents from 1560 mention the estate. The historic Château was built in 1736. Château 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. Château La Nerthe is one of the first, if not the first estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to export their wine outside of France. Another first that belongs to the estate is that Château La Nerthe began the practice of de-stemming 100% of their vines in the 1800’s. By this point in time, Château La Nerthe was the most expensive wine from the Southern Rhône. 

THIS IS A TWELVE BOTTLE CASE

In modern times, the La Nerthe vineyard has been certified organic for 20+ years and its prized soils full of galets produce complex, rich, ageworthy wines. The 2014 is ripe and fleshy with a fruit-and-mineral-driven style. Made of 42% Grenache, 24% Mourvèdre, 19% Cinsault and 15% Syrah, this will definitely be a crowd pleaser!