In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: fresh cherry, garrigue, dried herbs, warm spice, light mineral

Palate: red fruit, tobacco, medium tannins, dried herb, clean finish

The accessible CDR from La Nerthe; organic, herb-accented, and approachable with the estate's characteristic Southern Rhone warmth.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled vegetable platter with aioli
    Herb-forward CDR matches Provencal vegetables and garlic dip.
  • Charcuterie with cornichons
    Fresh fruit and herb character pairs naturally with Southern French charcuterie.

History

Les Pallieroudas is the CDR entry wine from Chateau La Nerthe, sourced from the estate's CDR-classified parcels. 'Pallieroudas' refers to the sandy galets found in this part of the property.

  1. 2005 — Les Pallieroudas CDR established at Chateau La Nerthe

Facts

Producer
Chateau La Nerthe
Grapes
Grenache (65%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (10%)
Classification
Cotes du Rhone AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 14-22 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

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