Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge

Lamb tajine, grilled duck fillet

In the heart of Provence, in the south-east of France, 80 km north of Marseille, Château La Nerthe is a magical belvedere place, overlooked by its 18th century castle and 16th century cellars. Between Avignon and Orange, you can admire the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux and the Palais des Papes. The vineyard covers 92 hectares in the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation with more than 50 plots representing all of the appellation's terroirs. The Château appears unique and unforgettable, nestled in its green park, like an island surrounded by 60 hectares of historic vines in one piece. Despite its majestic appearance, the Château has always been a welcoming place conducive to moments of discussion around its wines.

Several soil types composed the estate: clay-limestone, sand-clay, sandstone strewn with the famous 'galets roulés'.

When this second fermentation is complete, our cuvée will be aged in our big oak casks (foudres 35% - truncated vat 40%) and barrels (new 15% - old 10%) for 12 months of ageing before blending will be done. Bottling will take place 6 months later.

The grapes are hand picked and sorted on table. They are then put into vat (partially truncated and stainless) for almost 4 weeks with regular pumping overs and punching downs, tasting the must everyday during fermentation to ensure the best extraction of the berries compounds. At the end, the wines are racked into oak vats for the malolactic fermentation.