Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2003

This red represents the elegant and refined side of Châteauneuf, offering complex spice notes and a mineral accent on the finish. Parcels of mixed varietals are vinified together in either ancient stone tanks, large wooden barrels or small barrels depending on the varietal content of each parcel. The blend is famous for its use of the 13 permitted grape varieties in the area, with Grenache usually playing a dominant role.