Château de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2017

Guigal SA

Château de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
2017

$82.50

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Product code
13905677
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$71.60
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Southern Rhône
Appellation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Varietal(s)
Roussanne 43 %
Grenache Blanc 33 %
Clairette 15 %
Bourboulenc 6 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
White
Sugar content
0.6 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging potential
Aging 8-10 years
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About this winery

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Product notes

Vintage 2017: A lot of stress inflicted on the vines early in the season led to extremely low yields, the lowest in decades. Despite this, this is an excellent vintage which favored concentration and structure. Soil and terroir: This wine comes from three exceptional terroirs: Nalys (red sandstone from Comtat and saffres), Bois Sénéchal and La Crau (ancient stony alluvial soils from the Rhône).

Production notes

Manual harvest and sorting of the grapes. Pressing then clarification of the must before vinification in oak (70%) and in stainless steel vats (30%). Aging eight months, 70% in wood (barrels, demi-muids).

Tasting notes

Golden yellow color, clear and shiny. Intense nose of white flowers and citrus fruits with a nice vanilla note. Lots of fullness on the palate, elegance and length. Noble, elegant and very expressive wine. Pairings with langoustines, fish in white butter sauce, matured goat cheese.