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Date Printed: 11/7/2009
Ch. La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2003
Ch. La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2003

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green wine

Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
PRICE ON 11/7/2009: $39.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2002 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 93 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 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.
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About Ch. La Nerthe:

 Chateau La Nerthe was born in the 12th century around the time vines were first planted in the stone-strewn soil of Chateauneuf-du-Pape ("the Pope's new castle"), the place the pontiffs chose for their summer residence when the papal court relocated to Avignon. Chateau La Nerthe has always been graced by the attentive care of its successive owners, and they have all contributed to the reputation for excellence that La Nerthe has acquired and maintained.