Tracing its history back to the 16th century, La Nerthe stands as one of the oldest and most beautiful estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This "Cuvée des Cadettes" is the property's prestige bottling, sourced from a unique 20-acre parcel of vines averaging 85 to 100 years of age planted in sandy clay and limestone soils. The 1997 vintage highlights the estate's progressive style, delivering a concentrated profile of cassis, violet, and roasted game supported by 12 months of aging in small French oak barrels. As a direct import, this mature release offers a rare opportunity to experience a perfectly cellared landmark of the Southern Rhône from an estate often cited alongside the region's legendary benchmarks.