Château La Nerthe Cuvée des Cadettes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

Ripe, expressive and concentrated, with plum pudding and baked fig supported by firming mineral notes and tight tannins. A warm dusting of Christmas spices adds to the opulence, yet the inner density shows the mineral energy to match the broad frame and richness. Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah. Best from 2026 through 2038. Score – 94. (Kristen Bieler, winespectator.com, March 31, 2025)