2014 Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape (41% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre, 27% Syrah and the rest Cinsault) was raised in foudre, old barrels and small part in new oak. It has bright acidity, medium-bodied richness and moderate concentration to go with lots of black cherries, wild herbs, leather and hints of flowers on the nose. Overall, this is a classy, elegant wine from the estate that will keep for 8-10 years.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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Deep ruby. Smoke-accented cherry and blackberry preserve aromas show very good clarity, and suggestions of licorice, vanilla and lavender add complexity. Lush and seamless in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors enlivened by a spicy jolt of cracked pepper. The blue fruit quality comes back strong on the persistent finish, which is framed by chewy, mounting tannins.
Tasted blind. Purplish crimson. If one were really fussy, one would highlight a slightly strange coconut oaky hint on the nose but the fruit seems well balanced, if a little cool. And the tannins are a tad strict on the end. Could do with a little more energy. (JR)