Chateau de Nalys - Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc 2017
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Blend
6% Borboulenc
15% Clairette
33% Grenache Blanc
3% Piquepoul
43% Roussanne - Country France
- Region Rhone Valley
- Appellation Chateauneuf Du Pape
- UPC N/A
Estate
Since their very first vintage bottled under the Guigal name, in 1946, the Guigal family has produced Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The terroirs of Nalys realize a dream spanning three generations to join this leading prestigious and historic appellation. A property of 125 contiguous acres, Nalys is comprised of three spectacular plots within three of the best vineyards in the appellation: the famous “La Crau”, Nalys, and “Bois Senechal”. Already listed in regional land registers at the end of
the 16th century, Chateau de Nalys is one of the oldest properties in the appellation, and begins a new chapter in the hands of Guigal.
Vineyard
36% Nalys:fine, red sandstone and sandy clay, with some limestone and soft sandstone
27% La Crau:the famous galets, large round pebbles derived from the Rhone river
37% Bois Senechal:slightly smaller galets and sandier, less structured soils than La Crau
27% La Crau:the famous galets, large round pebbles derived from the Rhone river
37% Bois Senechal:slightly smaller galets and sandier, less structured soils than La Crau
Wine
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhone Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla, on the palate the presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality joining the notes above. Guigal is today the single most important producer by value and volume of white wine in the Rhone, with 25% of their production dedicated to whites. Nalys is 18% planted to whites, very high for the area, and in fact at one point it is believed the estate made the majority of the entire appellation’s white wine production.
WineMaking
Fermentation: Vinification 70% in wood and 30% in stainless steel. around 4 weeks. Aging: 8 months with 70% continuing in wood (barrels, demi-muids).
