2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Cuvee des Cadettes Chateau La Nerthe Rhône-Nord cherry licorice

cherry licorice

this bottling is based on the Brut Réserve

limited yield per hectare

granite) of the Hessische Bergstrasse region (predominantly Auerbacher Fürstenlager and Höllberg)

it shows admirable length on the mineral-encrusted finish

2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Cuvee des Cadettes Chateau La Nerthe Rhône-Nord cherry licoriceParker Joe Czerwinski 93+ , 2020 2040, The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes is showing a bit more oak than the 2015 did last year, but I also tasted it a couple of months earlier in its evolution, so I expect the wine will continue to soak up the wood as it goes forward. Right now, the blend of 52% Grenache, 38% Syrah and 10% Mourvdre is toasty and cedary, marked by vanilla and baking spices. Some cola and dark berry notes emerge with