The 2015 'Clos de Beauvenir' is a magnificent wine from Château la Nerthe, which is composed of Roussanne and Clairette along with a few other varietals rounding out the blend. As this begins to open it delivers a wonderful, complex range of aromatics including honeysuckle, orange blossom, fresh mineral, apricot, white peach, buttered almond and melon all bursting from the glass. On the palate this offers a gorgeous rich texture, which is beautifully balanced. The impressive combination of ripe fruits and underlying acidity, make this a truly special wine. While this is absolutely sensational right now, it would be best waiting a few more years for this to hit its stride, as this is ultimately an age-worthy wine with the potential to evolve over the next two decades. (Best 2020-2037) - February, 2017 (MD)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: February, 2017
- Producer: Château la Nerthe
- Vintage: 2015
- Drinking Window: 2020-2037
- Estimated Value: $170
- Country: France
- Region: Rhône Valley
- Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Importer: Pasternak
