Wine writer Katie Kelley Bell included Chateau de Nalys Grand Vin Blanc in her 2018 Forbes gift guide, “The Best Splurge Wines.” She was recently introduced to these new releases from Philippe Guigal and was supremely impressed. She described the Nalys Blanc as “one of France’s most distinctive Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines” noting that the “the Nalys bottling is the expression of the three finest vineyards in the appellation.” You can read her full list of recommendations and complete write up here
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Château de Nalys
Château de Nalys Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône 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.
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Château de Nalys
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Since its creation in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, the Guigal family has produced a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The terroirs of Nalys realize a dream spanning three generations to join this leading prestigious and historic appellation. Marcel and Philippe Guigal will bring passion and rigour, their family quality philosophy, and the ambition of waving the flag of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at the very highest level.