Chateau de la Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red 2019

Château La Nerthe traces its origins to the Tulle de Villefranche family, who transformed a simple bastide into one of the Rhône Valley’s great estates, building the château, pioneering bottling, and sending their wines to the finest tables across Europe and even North America. After the phylloxera crisis, the property was revived by Commander Joseph Ducos, whose innovative grafting techniques restored Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s vineyards and helped establish what would become France’s first Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée, while also giving the appellation its enduring name. Today, under the stewardship of the Richard family, the estate has been restored and expanded, with a remarkable heritage of old vines and a full conversion to organic farming, certified since 1998. Château La Nerthe remains true to its legacy of excellence and innovation, preserving a unique heritage that is both viticultural and architectural.