Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_australia A broad-based nose combines both

A broad-based nose combines both upper and lower register fruit aromas

(from vines planted in the 1950s)

raisins) along with a delicious earthy/chalky background

and keep for a decade or more after that

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape other_regions_australia A broad-based nose combines bothA blend of 50% Grenache, 31% Syrah and the rest Mourvdre, Cinsault and other permitted varieties, La Nerthes 2005 Chteauneuf du Pape is a rock solid effort that still has a youthful ruby color to go with classic black raspberry, toasted spice, licorice and hints of graphite. Brought up in a combination of smaller barrels and larger foudre, its medium to full bodied, has a great mid palate, ripe tannin and terrific length. Its a classic wine from this