Domaine de Nalys - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve 2015

Name: Domaine de Nalys - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve 2015
Brand: Château de Nalys
Rating: 3.9 (8 reviews)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape|Red wine

Rhône

Red

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3.9/5 (8 customers)

94/100

Robert Parker

" The Châteauneuf du Pape Réserve 2015 is a very fine success. Yes, there's wood present, but it's balanced in proportion to the power and intensity of the fruit, ripe cherry. This full-bodied wine is sumptuous and velvety from start to finish, with incorporated baking spice notes and a long cherry-vanilla finish. It's approachable now, but I'd give it a few years to allow the wood to integrate better." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker) Wine to keep!

Features

Estate

Château de Nalys

Cuvée

Réserve

Vintage

2015

Designation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

70% Syrah, 16% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache

Terroirs

Parcels of rolled pebbles located on "La Crau". Slightly higher in the appellation.

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Destemming, maceration for about 20 days, vinification in wooden truncated cone vats for Syrah and Grenache.

Breeding

19 months in demi-muids, foudres and barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark ruby colour

Nose

Intense, with ripe blackcurrant and blueberry aromas and hints of smoky herbs.

Mouth

Fine and elegant. Ample, concentrated attack with good substance, black fruit, chocolate, liquorice. Marked tannins but with a fine grain. Keep for a while to allow the tannins to soften, or open in advance.

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

2 hours before

Drink from

2020

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Delightful with rabbit en chasseur, venison civet, pigeon fillets in marinade or strong cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

5-star rated estates (Outstanding producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)

About the domain :

Things are moving forward at the mighty Ampuis estate. In the north, Philippe Guigal has made no secret of his desire to eventually go organic, and recent plantings at Le Plomb have been carried out to enable winch-operated work. But it's in the south that the most important projects are underway, with a new winery operational at Château de Nalys from the 2025 harvest, and new buildings expected by 2026. Otherwise, the first tastings - still unofficial - of La Reynarde, the future new jewel in the crown of Côte Rôtie, continue, showing those who doubted the beauty of the Fongeant terroir.

Decanter

Area rated Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

Estate rated (guide 2025) Cited (Successful wine)

About the domain :

One of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, recorded as far back as the 17th century and then owned by the Nalys family. Its venerable vineyard (52 ha) underwent a renaissance in the 1950s. A sure bet in the appellation, acquired in 2017 by Maison Guigal. Organic conversion is underway.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2017 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2024) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Jancis Robinson

Recommended area

Vinous A. Galloni

Recommended area

James Suckling

Rated domain (guide 2024) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Recommended area

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

out of 8 reviews