2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Cuvee des Cadettes Chateau La Nerthe Likör texture-laden finish underscored by hints

texture-laden finish underscored by hints of citrus rind

vivid and wonderfully nuanced

Offers a long echo of smoldering tobacco

Delicate orange zest

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2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge Cuvee des Cadettes Chateau La Nerthe Likör texture-laden finish underscored by hintsParker Joe Czerwinski 93+ , 2020 2040, The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes is showing a bit more oak than the 2015 did last year, but I also tasted it a couple of months earlier in its evolution, so I expect the wine will continue to soak up the wood as it goes forward. Right now, the blend of 52% Grenache, 38% Syrah and 10% Mourvdre is toasty and cedary, marked by vanilla and baking spices. Some cola and dark berry notes emerge with