2018 Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee des Cadettes [V95][JD93]

Producer: Chateau La Nerthe 
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France 
Blend: 49% Grenache Noir, 31% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre 
Year: 2018 

Vinous, 95 Points 

"Shimmering violet. Powerful, mineral- and spice-tinged boysenberry and cherry preserve scents are complemented by hints of vanilla and potpourri. Sappy and impressively concentrated, offering energetic red/blue fruit liqueur, spicecake, cola and candied lavender flavors sharpened by a jolt of smoky minerality. Lush yet lively as well, with a strikingly long, spice-driven finish that features chewy, steadily building tannins." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 93 Points 

"The smaller production cuvée is the 2018 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Des Cadettes, which checks in as 49% Grenache, 31% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre that was vinified all in tronconique tanks and aged all in foudres. Its slightly deeper ruby/purple color is followed by a powerful 2018 offering beautiful blackcurrant and blackberry fruit intermixed with notes of pepper, toasted spice, and cedary garrigue. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, with solid mid-palate depth and ripe, present tannins, this beautiful 2018 will benefit from a year or three of bottle age and shine over the following decade." 

Alcohol: 15.5% 

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