2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée des Cadettes Ch La Nerthe

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The 2006, a blend of 41% Grenache, 32% Mourvedre, and 27% Syrah, is a brilliant wine for the vintage. Deep ruby/purple to the rim, with a hint of spicy oak, but dominated by black cherry and black currant fruit as well as licorice, incense, and spice box, the wine is rich, broad, full- bodied, with terrific intensity and a layered texture. It should drink nicely for at least two decades.

Very alluring, with exotic fig, mocha and Turkish coffee aromas giving way to a velvety-textured palate loaded with fig sauce, plum, raisin and incense hints. The long, showy finish lets the fruit drip, while a fine minerality lingers in the background. Drink now through 2023.