Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2012 incisive and a touch youthfully

incisive and a touch youthfully austere

humus and very fresh assortment of dark berry fruit scents

smoke and leather are some of the nuances that flow from this brooding

layered and slightly honeyed aromas that precede equally ripe full-bodied flavors that are sleekly muscular

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2012 incisive and a touch youthfullyA 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