BETTANE+DESSEAUVE
Score : 17.5/20
Tannin surfin, toucher velouté, dans ce millésime le raisin a atteint une parfaite maturité mais sans que la reprise en mains de la propriété (à partir de 2017 !) napporte encore ses fruits.
JEB DUNNUCK
Score : 92
A big step up, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the top wine of the estate and comes from an incredible terroir in the heart of the appellation. Blackberries, black raspberries, crushed flowers, and a beautiful minerality all flow to a medium to full-bodied, silky 2016 that has the purity of fruit as well as the richness that makes this vintage so compelling.
WINE ADVOCATE :
Score: 95
Destined to become Nalys's new flagship (unless the white version steals the show), the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Grand Vin is a blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise and 1% Vaccarèse. It's full-bodied and velvety, offering hints of vanilla and sandalwood, but there also are layers of dark cherry fruit. Subtle notes of cinnamon, clove and allspice add interest to the long, silky finish. It's an auspicious debut for the Guigal team.
WINE SPECTATOR
Score : 93
This is a fleshy and dense offering, with layers of warm cassis, plum sauce and cherry preserve flavors seamlessly entwined, while warm fruitcake and melted red licorice notes fill in through the finish. There's a whiff of smoky tea at the very end, while the fruit plays out. Best from 2020 through 2034. 7,667 cases made, 2,530 cases imported. — JM