Château La Nerthe : Clos de Beauvenir 2020

The finesse and intensity of a Rhône Valley white wine

The estate

A true symbol of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château La Nerthe is one of the oldest estates in the appellation. Their histories have been intertwined for five centuries, making Château La Nerthe a historic landmark of the region. Nestling in a sumptuous Provencal setting, the magnificent château overlooks an exceptional architectural and winegrowing heritage. With its cellars dating back to the 16th century, its 92-hectare vineyard and its organic farming certification obtained in 1998, the estate embodies the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Since 1985, the Richard family has been designing the estate's wines and continues to write the history of Château La Nerthe with fervour, raising its heritage through boundless ambition and exacting innovation.

The vineyard

Nestling in the heart of the Rhône Valley, Château La Nerthe oversees the pebble, sand and clay soils typical of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This terroir benefits from a Mediterranean microclimate and generous sunshine, ensuring that the grapes reach full ripeness.

The vintage

This Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine comes from a vintage with contrasting weather conditions. Despite low rainfall, the soils were able to replenish their water reserves, enabling the vines to withstand the summer heat. Ripening of the grapes was slightly delayed by the rain at the end of August and September. With yields higher than the previous year, the harvest was spread over several weeks, finishing on 6 October.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand and meticulously sorted on a table before being taken to the press to gently extract the juice. Once vinified, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine is aged for 9 months.

Blend

Roussanne (60%)
Grenache Blanc (40%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Clos de Beauvenir 2020 from Château La Nerthe

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals notes of citrus fruit (lemon), flowers, lime blossom and orchard fruit.

Palate
The palate presents a lovely firmness and intense freshness.

To serve

For the best tasting, this wine should be served at between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing

This Rhône Valley wine pairs perfectly with a John Dory fillet with Meunière butter or lobster tartare.