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Winery Overview
The gorgeous historic property of Château La Nerthe has been making exceptional Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines since the 16th century. Yet, today it symbolizes a thoroughly modern approach to winemaking and organic viticulture; this passion for quality allied with a dedication to terroir results in an impressive, small wine selection produced with exceptional skill and prowess. We must largely thank Christian Voeux, who has recently taken over from the former winemaker Alain Dugas and continues to take Château La Nerthe to new heights.
Château La Nethe owes its origins to the aristocratic Tulle family of Villefranche, who acquired the Rhône Château in 1560. Under their stewardship, the Château soon developed an enviable reputation for quality, helping to put the region on the fine wine map. European royalty showed an interest in la Nerthe, and the wine was served in Royal Courts in London, Rome, Versailles, and beyond. The estate remained in the Tulle family for generations until the outbreak of phylloxera in the 19th century, which wiped out most of Europe’s vineyards. Tulle sold the estate to the commander Josep Drucos. It remained in his possession until 1985, when it came under the control of the Richard family. Trusting the legendary vineyard manager Alain Dugas with his wines, Château La Nerthe went from strength to strength until Dugas retired in 2008.
Today, Christian Voeux continues to respect Dugas’ vision of 21st-century winemaking paired with the utmost dedication to nurturing the delicate terroir of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region. A modern, sophisticated approach to vinification has produced magnificent results throughout the small range, with judicious use of barriques for both reds and whites. The reds are dense, deeply colored, supple, and impeccably balanced, whereas the whites show exactly what Châteauneuf-du-Pape is capable of – Clos de Beauvenir is on a par with top white Burgundy. This is unquestionably one of the finest sources of Châteauneuf-du-Pape available today in both red and white.
Wines produced
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Château La Nerthe Blanc
- Grenache Blanc
- Roussanne
- Grenache
A varying blend of four grape varieties: Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Partly fermented in stainless steel tanks, Roussanne undergoes a fermentation in 225 litre barrels. A proportion of the barrels is new. The wine is then aged in French oak for 6/7 months. -
Château La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir
- Roussanne
A varying blend of several grape varieties: including Roussanne and Clairette. Fermented in 225 litre barrels. A proportion of the barrels is new. The wine is then aged in French oak for 8/9 months. The prestige white wine of the property. -
Château La Nerthe Rouge
- Grenache
- Syrah
A varying blend of several grape varieties, including Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. The wine is partly fermented in stainless steel tanks, the rest being fermented in barrel. The wine is then aged in French oak, a proportion of which will be new for 12 months. -
Château La Nerthe Cuvée des Cadettes
- Grenache
- Syrah
A varying blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. The wine is fermented in barrels and then aged in new French oak for a minimum of 12 months. Des Cadettes is then subject to several years bottle age before release. One of the top wines of the appellation.
Winery Contact Details
Château La Nerthe
Route de Sorgues
F-84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
France
- Email [email protected]
- Tel +33 (0) 04 90 83 70 11
- Fax +33 (0) 04 90 83 79 69
- Website Visit website
Facts & Figures
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Appellation
- AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Founded
1560
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Area under Vine
90 Hectares
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Age of vines
30 years+
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Oak barrel origin
- French
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Winemaker
- Christian Voeux
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Owner
- Richard family
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Production
- Approximately 150,000/200,000 bottles
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Grape varietals
- Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne
Grape Varieties Used by the Winery
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White grape
Grenache Blanc
Grenache blanc is a white wine grape varietal popular in the Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Languedoc-Roussillon regions of Southern France. View grape -
White grape
Marsanne
Uncover the allure of Marsanne grape variety. From its traditional role in Rhône blends to the new wave of single-varietal Marsanne wines. View grape -
White grape
Roussanne
Learn about Roussanne, the elegant white grape native to Rhône. Often blended with Marsanne, explore its unique qualities and rich heritage in our guide. View grape -
Red grape
Cinsault
Cinsault is a red wine grape that is important in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of France because of its tolerance to high temperatures. View grape -
Red grape
Grenache
Discover grenache, a mediterranean grape that is dark-skinned red wine grape variety and an unlikely hero of a grape View grape -
Red grape
Syrah
Syrah is dark-skinned and perhaps the most underrated of the 'noble' red grape varieties. View grape
Further Reading
Bourboulenc Grape Variety
August 15, 2022
Bourboulenc is a white wine grape variety grown mainly in Southern Rhône, Provence, and Languedoc in southern France.
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Marsanne Grape Variety: Jewel of the Rhône
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Uncover the allure of Marsanne grape variety. From its traditional role in Rhône blends to the new wave of single-varietal Marsanne wines.
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Guide to French White Wines By Region
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Explore the world of French white wine and discover its diverse flavors and styles that have captivated global wine lovers.
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Courbu Blanc Grape Variety: Saved from Extinction
October 13, 2022
Courbu Blanc is a white grape varietal used to make dry and sweet wines in the Irouleguy of South West France.
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Mourvèdre Grape Variety: A Mover and Shaker
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Mourvèdre is a red wine grape variety of mysterious origin that's grown around the world, including the Rhone and Provence regions of France.
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