Guigal SA
Château de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
2017
$82.50
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.