Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Cadettes other_regions_italy bringing a spicy personality that

bringing a spicy personality that belies a profound and deep nature

cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances

black olive and even some tarry notes feature prominently in this medium to full-bodied wine thats supple

The 2014 Masseto has taken quite a bit of time to start to emerge

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Cadettes other_regions_italy bringing a spicy personality thatLa Nerthe's 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes is a blend of approximately one third each Grenache, Syrah and Mourvdre. Eighty percent of the wine spent a year in new oak barrels, but much of that has been absorbed into the wine, and I see that my notes don't make reference to overt oak descriptors. Scents of raspberry and spice lead the way, followed by a firm, full bodied palate. The tannins are present from front to back, but they're ripe