Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

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 in the header is our own.

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.

How to serve Chateau La Nerthe Les Pallieroudas Cotes du Rhone

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2005: Les 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.

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