Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 1986 - Château La Nerthe

Introducing Château La Nerthe

Counting among the oldest and most prestigious estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château La Nerthe enjoys a centuries-old reputation established as early as the 14th century. The estate is built upon a historic 64-hectare vineyard planted on exceptionally rich terroirs, characterized by clay soils enhanced by famous rolled pebbles. Renowned for the consistency of its cuvées and its careful aging in oak barrels, Château La Nerthe embodies the nobility and elegance of the great wines of the southern Rhône Valley.

Introducing the Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

A historic AOC and true jewel of the southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape derives its typicity from the diversity of its grape varieties (with Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre at the forefront) and its Mediterranean climate swept by the Mistral. The rolled pebble soils store the sun's heat during the day to release it to the bunches at night, promoting optimal ripeness. The resulting wines are distinguished by their power, generosity, velvety body, and immense aging potential.

Introducing the 1986 Vintage

The 1986 vintage produced concentrated, structured wines in the Rhône Valley, built to withstand the years. After four decades of peaceful rest in the cellar, this 1986 reveals an admirable tertiary complexity where the original tannins have completely softened, offering captivating aromas of undergrowth, garrigue, fine leather, prune, and dried peony.

Condition 

- Wine level: Good level
- Wine color: Very beautiful 
- Label: Slightly worn but very clean and perfectly legible
- Capsule: Well-preserved original capsule

Food & Wine Pairings and Serving Suggestions

Serving suggestions: Ideally serve between 16°C and 17°C. It is strongly recommended to open the bottle about 45 minutes before tasting without decanting, in order to preserve the subtlety of its mature aromatic bouquet.
Gastronomic pairings: This highly mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape will beautifully accompany a seven-hour shoulder of lamb with Herbs de Provence, a civet de chevreuil, duck breast with figs, or a traditional Provençal daube.

Personal Note and Cuvée Singularities

"This bottle comes directly from the personal cellar of a Swiss enthusiast. In order to offer an impeccable guarantee on this lot, we have ourselves tasted other bottles from this same cellar. Whether you are a connoisseur looking for a beautiful mature signature of the Rhône, a curious person eager to test an old vintage, or a buyer looking for the bottle to mark a 1986 anniversary, this Château La Nerthe combines storage serenity and great tasting pleasure."