The Maurel brothers went the extra mile to send me tank and barrel samples of their 2019s

Rocking notes of black currants

while an iron element lingers on the very long finish

ruby cherry

ripe aromas of wild berries and blackcurrants

2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Organic Chateau La Nerthe The Maurel brothers went theParker Joe Czerwinski 92: 2018 2030, La Nerthe's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 37% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 25% Mourvdre, 7% Cinsault and 2% others. Aged in a substantial portion of new oak (20%), it shows hints of toast and vanilla on the nose, then plenty of concentrated cherry fruit on the palate. It's full bodied and plush in texture, making it approachable now, but there's enough tannic backbone and length on the finish to think it will