Chateau La Nerthe Cuvée des Cadettes Chateauneuf-du-Pape (2012) 750 ML

Wine Spectator, 93/100: "Rather ripe, with alluring warmed raspberry coulis, plum sauce and blackberry paste flavors, threaded with a licorice snap note and backed by warm ganache and Turkish coffee accents. Not shy in style, but has the freshness to stay balanced. Best from 2017 through 2024." Producer's Notes: Dark in color, with intense purple reflections. The nose is youthful but expressive with aromas of sweet spices and black cherry. On the palate, fresh with black fruits. A rich and complex wine, whose expression should only increase with time. Blend: 39% Syrah, 37% Grenache, and 22% Mourvèdre.