| Region of production: | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Winery Location: | Sorgues |
| Year Established: | 1560 |
Vineyard Holdings
Approximately 90 ha
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Châteauneuf du Pape (Blanc and Rouge)
- Cuvée des Cadettes: Sourced from old vines. Inaugural vintage 1970.
- Clos de la Granière: A second wine prouduced from younger vines.
- Clos de Beauvenir: A blend of Roussanne and Clairette, aged in new, French barriques.
Average Total Production
- 288,000 bottles
Summary
Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf, believed to be nearly 800 years old, though written documentation dates to 1560. They are also one of the largest estates in the appellation, with all of their 90 hectares of vineyard holdings located in a contiguous block surrounding the winery – certified organic since 1998, too. They plant all 13 of the permitted Châteauneuf varieties, and while the Grenache grape dominates, La Nerthe reds also have relatively high percentages of Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Style & Vinification Techniques
A modern producer; grapes are de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged in a combination of new small oak barrels, foudres and concrete tanks. Both red and white wines are filtered prior to bottling.
Producer Website: La Nerthe