From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour
Embark on a half-day wine tour from Avignon to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Enjoy a scenic photo stop at the ruins of the Pope's summer residence, then visit two wineries for ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
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.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Charcuterie with cornichons Fresh fruit and herb character pairs naturally with Southern French charcuterie.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
How to serve Chateau La Nerthe Les Pallieroudas Cotes du Rhone
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled vegetable platter with aioli, Charcuterie with cornichons. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 2005Les Pallieroudas CDR established at Chateau La Nerthe
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Nerthe · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Chateau La Nerthe Les Pallieroudas Cotes du Rhone
What does Chateau La Nerthe Les Pallieroudas Cotes du Rhone taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, garrigue, dried herbs, warm spice, light mineral. On the palate, red fruit, tobacco, medium tannins, dried herb, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The accessible CDR from La Nerthe; organic, herb-accented, and approachable with the estate's characteristic Southern Rhone warmth.
When should I drink Chateau La Nerthe Les Pallieroudas Cotes du Rhone?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chateau La Nerthe Les Pallieroudas Cotes du Rhone?
Grilled vegetable platter with aioli is the canonical pairing; Charcuterie with cornichons is the other strong match. Herb-forward CDR matches Provencal vegetables and garlic dip.
What grapes are in Chateau La Nerthe Les Pallieroudas Cotes du Rhone?
The blend is Grenache (65%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tastings near Chateau La Nerthe
Wine Tour: On the Way to Chateauneuf du Pape
Enjoy some wine tastings in the southern part of the Rhône Valley.
From Avignon: Rhône Wine Tour Featuring Châteauneuf du Pape
Taste Châteauneuf du Pape wines on a wine tour guided by Arnaud, a Provence native. Choose a two-winery tour within Châteauneuf du Pape or a broader itinerary across o...
Wine tastings and winery visits in Lyon and the Rhône Valley (15) · Wine tours and day trips in Lyon and the Rhône Valley (52) · Wine and cheese tastings in Lyon and the Rhône Valley (4)