Chateau De La Nerthe
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1994 Fine de Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chateau de la Nerthe 500ml 40%(Cote du Rhone)
Alcoholic Strength : 40%; Content: 500ml
Appellation: AOC châteauneuf du Pape
Vintage: 1994
Grape Variety : Mainly Shiraz Grapes
Tasting Notes:
Inspired by the degree of the Appellation governing "Eau de vie des cotes du Rhone", La Nerthe revived a forgotten tradition. The Chateau now produces "Fine de chateau du Pape" a vintage eau de vie distilled from wines that have successfully passed the degustation d'agrement, the tasting permitting the wine to be classified as an AOC Chateauneuf du Pape. It is matured in small barrels of Limousin oak for a minimum of 5 years. The wood imparts a superb color of light oak and a palette of complex aromas of raisins, hazelnuts, port and rum; in the mouth there is a beautiful balance and flavors of oak, spices and butter.
