The Richard family has run the 12th-century estate of Chateau La Nerthe since the s. And all acres of the vineyard have been certified organic since ! Here, the winemaker practices sustainable farming to create critically acclaimed wines. This phenomenal wine won a perfect score from Robert Parker of Wine Advocate for its full-bodied profile, bursting with aromas of licorice, graphite, and earth. From a small, family-run estate in the late 18th century to a prominent Chateauneuf winemaker, the Fortia estate has had quite the journey with the Le Roy family.
It shows hints of brown sugar, pepper, ripe raspberry, and ultra-smooth tannins if well preserved. But the high demand also means dealing with counterfeits , middlemen, and sky-high prices.
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I'm mostly a "within a year or so of release or after 10 years" kind of guy for CdP. I like juicy grenache young as with most hedonistic cdp's. I do prefer the vast majority with age on them though. Beaucastel needs at least years as a loose rule though I think. I'm looking forward to hitting some 's this year. The late 80's Beau's are just hitting their peak plateau. D danyull Member. Thanks for the replies. This is pretty much what I was told and how I've been enjoying them.
It's about the same as with classed growth Bordeaux, I don't open them until they are at least ten years old. Longer for my top growths. As for the wines from the surrounding areas, what a great area for good QPRs and daily drinkers. Good food wines. Some of those from good vintages can hold up and reward some mid-term cellaring too. I been enjoying a lot of wines from from the neighboring areas. The s are really good too. B brashley Member. Originally posted by mpls wine guy: I would drink the 's while you wait on the 's.
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Grenache Blanc leads among white varieties, followed closely by Clairette. Roussanne and Bourboulenc are nearly even with each other. They combine for about the same acreage as Clairette.
This thin-skinned, Spanish grape variety came to the vicinity of Chateauneuf-du-Pape roughly years ago.
In these days of global warming, those characteristics may be less ideal. Fortunately, by law, Grenache Noir must be head-trained in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. While that may have been, in part, to protect the vines from Mistral winds, it also slows ripening. That, coupled with increased planting of Syrah and Mourvedre over the past 20 or so years, means blends can still find balance.
Though Syrah is the only red wine grape of the Northern Rhone and is the second most-planted in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, its position in the latter region is fairly recent. The key to Syrah in Chateauneuf-du-Pape is location. It does well in well-drained, stony soils that limit vigor and berry size. Northern facings, which limit sun exposure, help keep ripeness at reasonable levels too. When all is right, Syrah adds dark color, tannic backbone, black fruit, and savory notes to what could otherwise be overly happy, red-fruited wine.
Mourvedre is also a Spanish variety, but has been prominent, even dominant, in various regions of southern France for a good years. For most of that time, it made an often overwhelmingly tannic wine. And it thrives in exactly the places Syrah does not.
Like Syrah, it contributes tannins, color, and black fruit flavors. But it brings somewhat different savory notes than Syrah, while doubling down on the leather.
Cinsault loves hot, sunny climates. Its ability to tolerate them without getting flabby or overly alcoholic led to a rise in Chateauneuf-du-Pape plantings starting about 50 years ago. Another Spanish variety, Grenache Blanc is now more important in France than its home country. The character and quality of Grenache Blanc wines can vary wildly, depending on growing conditions. It ranges from full-bodied, low acid, generously alcoholic, and under-flavored in hot, dry regions to light, fine-boned, juicy, and pretty when both ripening and yields are carefully managed.
In Chateauneuf-du-Pape, its character lies between those extremes. It provides more acidity than some of the other varieties common there, but is still voluminous on the palate. Aromas lean toward orchard fruits, occasionally with floral highlights. Clairette is a leisurely ripener, so it works well in the hot, dry situations that lead Grenache Blanc astray.
It adds weight and alcoholic richness to Chateauneuf-du-Pape blends, white and red, without being obtrusive from a flavor perspective. Roussanne can make compelling wines on its own, but is more often a factor in blends.
It offers acidity, dry extract from the grape pulp which contributes light, tannin-like structure, and generous body. Like the varieties above, Roussanne has an orchard fruit and flowers personality.
But it also offers compelling side notes such as honey, almond, and even coffee. Roussanne ages well, which adds to its value both standalone and in white or red blends. The aging curve is unique though. The wine is very good when young, then disappears for awhile only to come back strong several years later. This variety, origin unknown, is another heat-tolerant grape. Its character is mild, but the high acidity adds life and brightness to blends.
Varietal Bourboulenc wines are exceptionally rare. Irrigation is generally prohibited during the growing season. It may be allowed in drought years, but only twice per season and only with special permission. No mechanical harvesting is allowed. Everything must be by hand. Grape sorting is mandatory. The wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, red or white, are almost always blends. Minimum allowable alcohol is Blend percentages are not regulated by the AOC.
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