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“ « Four centuries old, the exceptional terroirs of the Château de Nalys are managed under the keen auspices of Marcel and Philippe Guigal. They are passionate about making the wines in this flagship domain in the South » ”

Châteauneuf-du-Pape White

Saintes Pierres de Nalys

A stunning wine with remarkably pure aromas, this is a fresh Châteauneuf-du-Pape with peach and citrus notes.

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Soil type

This wine is produced from three exceptional terroirs : « Nalys » (34%) with red sandstone typical of the Comtat and Saffres, « Bois Sénéchal » (63%) and « La Crau » (3%), both constituted of ancient alluvial stones from the Rhone, the famous galets.

Grape variety

50% Grenache blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Bourboulenc, 5% Picardan, 5% (Picpoul and Roussanne).

Average age of vines

45 years of age.

Winemaking

Manual harvest and sorting, pressing and clarification of must before temperature controlled vinification at 18°C (64°F).

Ageing

Aging for 8 months, 20% in wood (barrels, demi-muids).

Average yield

28 Hl / hectare.

Tasting

Eye : Pale youthful gold, brilliant and limpid.

Nose : Elegant mineral nose with notes of citrus and peach.

Palate : A beautiful richness, with freshness and minerality.

Overall : Complete wine, elegant and balanced.

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Vintages 2019

JEB DUNNUCK

Score : 95

A blend of 51% Grenache, 24% Bourboulenc, 14% Clairette, and the rest Roussanne, Picpoul, and Picardan, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Saintes Pierres De Nalys Blanc reveals a lighter gold hue as well as a vibrant, racy bouquet of crushed citrus, salty minerality, white flowers, and a kiss of honeysuckle. It builds beautifully on the palate and is medium to full-bodied, has terrific mid-palate depth, a great spine of acidity, and a big finish. This is beautifully done and is just pure, clean, and mineral-laced. It’s going to age for 10-15 years or more. Jeb Dunnuck