2022 Chateauneuf du Pape

Starting with the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape, this classic blend of 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, and 5% Cinsault was aged 18 months in a combination of foudre, old and new barrels, and concrete. Ripe black cherries, savory strawberries, peppery garrigue, violets, and some meaty notes all shine in this beauty, which is medium-bodied and has a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish.

A blend of 40% Grenache Noir, 35% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault, the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Château la Nerthe reveals a somber, smoky bouquet of dark berries, dark cherries, licorice and violet. Medium-bodied, round and supple, it's frame by structured tannins and a dense, juicy mid-palate, concluding with a delicate, ethereal finish. Matured for 18 months in a combination of foudres, used barrels, new barrels and stainless steel, it's a classic.

The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape shows well, delivering an intense aromatic profile of ripe strawberry, licorice, pressed violets and dried herbs. Orange blossom accentuates the floral dimension. Kept in check by fresh acidity, the full-bodied and concentrated 2022 carries spot-on balance and wraps up with a savory finish.