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Wine Description
The Story
Ralph Garcin, Managing Director, was born and raised in the Provence vineyards of Southern France. After earning his degree in winemaking and agricultural engineering in Montpellier, he then left for Northern Rhône where he served as assistant winemaker and buyer at M. Chapoutier. After such a rich experience in a top-end craft winery, Ralph decided to gather international winemaking experience and went abroad to Australia and Oregon.
Back from this amazing technical and personal experience, Ralph took the responsibility of Technical Director and Head Winemaker in the Burgundy-based company Boisset in the Southern Rhône. After 5 years, Ralph took on the challenge of Winemaker and Buyer at Paul Jaboulet Ainé. The most noticeable changes during his tenure were a drastic reduction in yields, organic farming and a minimalist but precise approach in the winery. Ralph join the Château La Nerthe team as Managing Director effective January 2016. “I am humbled to join the Château La Nerthe team as Managing Director and will endeavor to continue the tradition of making wines that express the personality of our unique and rich terroir”.
Wine Information
58% Roussanne, 32% Clairette, 8% Grenache blanc, 2% Bourboulenc
The winemaking process went smoothly, the whites having good acidity and great expression of fruit. The vintage is similar to the 2010, with a high concentration of delicate tannins.
TASTING NOTES
Nice pale yellow, green tints with a lot of brilliance. The nose is intense and complex with apricot, peach and sweet spices. On the palate perfect balance, between roundness and sweetness, wood is fine, elegant and very well integrated. The finish is long on apricot and candied fruit.