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Roman grew up in the Rhรดne surrounded by wine at the dinner table, but stepping into a role representing one of the regionโs benchmark estates still came with challenge and trepidation. From that first emotional Loire Valley Chardonnay moment that pulled him into wine, to travelling the world pouring Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape in places like Sydney, this conversation moves between personal story and deep regional insight in the best possible way.
Along the way we explore why Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape allows up to 18 grape varieties, how blending gives growers freedom in a changing climate, and why Grenache still quietly shapes the identity of the region. Roman also shares the lesser-known history behind Chรขteau La Nerthe itself, including Roman amphitheatre stones hidden in the cellar walls and sealed wartime cellars rediscovered decades later.
We taste through Rhรดne whites, Beaujolais Gamay, Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape whites and mature Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape reds while talking about ageing windows, vintage expression, and what it means to evolve a historic estate without losing its soul.
โฑ๏ธ Chapters
00:00 โ โYou donโt need to be a pro to enjoy wineโ
00:00:18 โ Ice Breaker
00:04:00 โ What Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape pairs best with at the table
00:05:42 โ First tasting: Rhรดne white blend from La Nerthe
00:08:02 โ Growing up with wine in the Rhรดne Valley
00:10:00 โ Getting the call to represent La Nerthe
00:10:36 โ What makes Rhรดneโฆ Rhรดne?
00:12:39 โ Robert Parker and global fame for Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape
00:13:00 โ Why Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape allows 13 (or 18) grapes
00:16:27 โ Why vintage variation matters more than consistency here
00:17:03 โ The Richard family story: wine in Paris 140 years ago
00:20:25 โ Second tasting: Beaujolais Gamay surprise
00:23:59 โ How Chรขteau La Nerthe survived five centuries
00:26:21 โ Phylloxera, rootstocks and saving the vineyards
00:29:22 โ Hidden Roman stones and sealed WWII cellar stories
00:34:54 โ What goes into white Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape
00:36:18 โ How white Rhรดne wines age (and when to drink them)
00:48:58 โ Modern vs old-school La Nerthe winemaking styles
00:49:06 โ Mature Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape reds and ageing windows
00:57:22 โ Final reflections + visiting Chรขteau La Nerthe
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