Château de Nalys - Châteauneuf du Pape blanc 2021
Rhône
White
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3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
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95+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A perfectly chiseled jewel
"This prodigious white is made from Roussanne, Grenache blanc and a touch of Clairette (20%), fermented in wood and then aged in demi-muids for 9 months. Initially floral, the nose becomes sweeter with aeration, with scents of dried apricot, verbena and honey, enhanced by notes of butter and vanilla. Lively on the attack, the palate adds a great deal of tension and minerality to this complex palette, with an unctuous texture supported by a balanced woodiness that preserves fruit and freshness. A perfectly chiseled gem". (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
Features
Estate
Château de Nalys
Vintage
2021
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
40% Roussanne, 40% Grenache blanc, 18% Clairette, 2% Picardan
Terroirs
Soils of red Comtat sandstone, safres and ancient pebbly alluvium from the Rhône forming rolled pebbles.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Grapes are sorted, pressed and the must clarified before vinification in wood (70%) and stainless steel tanks (30%).
Breeding
9 months, 70% of which in wood (barrels, demi-muids)
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, clear golden yellow
Nose
Intense white blossom and citrus with a lovely vanilla note
Mouth
Ample, elegant and long, forming a noble, expressive wine.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with langoustines, fish with beurre blanc sauce, aged goat's cheeses...
Château de Nalys
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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 Côte Rôtie crown, continue, showing those who doubted the beauty of the Fongeant terroir.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 3*Coup de Coeur (Exceptional wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2025) Cited (Successful wine)
About the wine:
This prodigious white is made from Roussanne, Grenache blanc and a touch of Clairette (20%), fermented in wood and then aged in demi-muids for 9 months. Initially floral, the nose becomes sweeter with aeration, with scents of dried apricot, verbena and honey, enhanced by notes of butter and vanilla. Lively on the attack, the palate adds a great deal of tension and minerality to this complex palette, with an unctuous texture supported by a balanced woodiness that preserves fruit and freshness. A perfectly chiseled gem.
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 for the appellation, acquired in 2017 by Maison Guigal. Organic conversion is underway.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2022) 16.5/20
Recommended area
About the wine:
Notes of marzipan, apple and ripe pear. Lots of spice and cloves. A charming, structured mid-palate, ripe and rich - honeysuckle and vibrant white peach. Opulent, seductive and very attractive.
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2024) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2022) 95+/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The Châteauneuf Du Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2021 is deeper and richer, but its aromas and flavors of white peach, apple blossom and mineral chalk are also much reduced. Medium-bodied, concentrated and vibrant on the palate, it has a more chiseled, concentrated style, and is very much in the mold of the fresher vintage. Give it a year or two in the cellar.
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