JEB DUNNUCK
Score : 92
Coming from tiny yields (the estate was down 40% in 2017), the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Saintes Pierres De Nalys offers a ripe, medium to full-bodied, balanced style as well as lots of classic dark berry fruits, licorice, garrigue, and peppery goodness. Balanced, with a great core of fruit, it’s a softer, more forward, charming wine than the grand vin and is ideal for drinking over the coming decade.
WINE ADVOCATE
Score : (91 - 93)
The first vintage vinified under Guigal ownership, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Saintes Pierres features hints of garrigue layered over expressive cherries and mixed berries. Full-bodied and supple, with a long, peppery finish, it should drink well young. The assemblage is 50% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 8% Counoise, 6% Muscardin, 2% Mourvèdre and 1% Terret Noir. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.