Bravo! 2019 is just the fourth vintage of this exclusive, best-of-the-best vintage bottling of Chateau La Nerthe’s rarest red (merely two barrels crafted for the entire world). The monumentally impressive experience commences with a bouquet of fresh lavender and saltwater taffy. Awe-inspiring flavors commence with kirsch, framboise, black cherry, blueberry and a tantalizing finish with hints of creamy chocolate truffles. This exotic new release is a testament to the quality of 2019 in Chateauneuf du Pape: perfectly balanced, ultra-pure, precise now while the velvety tannins bode for aging another decade. Les Clavelles is a single parcel of magical red fruit from Chateau La Nerthe’s historic estate which dates back to the twelfth century. These vineyards are adjacent to Clos du Papes, which is coincidental as this rare bottling reminds us of ‘perfect’ vintages (e.g. 2016) from that legendary estate. Pair with grilled meats for a near-perfect 99 point experience now and this thoroughbred could merit triple digits in the coming years. Enjoy through 2033. – September 2022

Chateau La Nerthe Winery

Wine grapes have grown at estate since the 1500s, making it one of the oldest estates in
Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 1870, the Tulle de Villefranche family sold the property to the Joseph
Ducos family. The sale took place in part, because of the devastation caused to the vineyards by
Phylloxera. The Ducos family maintained ownership of the property until 1941 when Château La
Nerthe was bought at an auction by the Leclerc and Motte families. Following World War 11, the
spelling for the estate was changed. Instead of Château La Nerthe, the estate was renamed,
Château La Nerte.

By 1985, Château La Nerthe had become dilapidated and was put up for sale by the Dereumaux
family. The following year, in 1986, the property changed hands. The new owners of La Nerthe
are the Richard family in a partnership with David and Foillard negociants. A complete
renovation of the estate took place and much of the vineyards were replanted. The new owners
changed the spelling back to what it was by adding back the “h.” The new labels once again
displayed the original spelling of Château La Nerthe.

In 1991, Château La Nerthe was able to expand their holdings with the purchase of 54 acres of
vines, which helped to create one of the largest estates in the Southern Rhône with 222 acres
under vine. Starting with the 2015 vintage, Ralph Garcin was placed in charge of the estate and
its winemaking. Ralph Garcin previously worked for Jaboulet in Hermitage.