In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Chateau La Nerthe CDP Cuvee des Cadettes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x150cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2017–2052. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 96/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 30/09/2012
A blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvedre that is aged in small barrels and wooded tanks, the 2010 Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee des Cadettes is a knockout 2010 that will have a long life ahead of it. Showing a deep, opaque color as well as stunning aromas of cassis, licorice, spice-box, lead pencil, and meat juice, this hits the palate with a full-bodied, rich, and stru…
Robert Parker (RP) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/10/2012 · Drink 2017-2052
Not unexpectedly, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes (a blend of 39% Mourvedre, 35% Syrah and the rest Grenache, aged in small barrels) is a long-term proposition for Rhone wine enthusiasts. Dense bluish/purple to the rim, with notes of blueberry, black raspberry liqueur, kirsch, spice box, vanillin, graphite and licorice, the wine is extraordinarily complex, deep, full-bodied and ju…