Château de Nalys
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2024
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Translated as “holy stones”, a play on the soils and history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the second white wine to Château de Nalys has a character all its own, with a strongly different varietal and plot composition, and like its red Saintes Pierres counterpart, a fermentation, and aging geared towards emphasizing freshness. The hallmark seamlessness of Guigal’s white wines is especially evident in this wine, which is unlike any Châteauneuf white we have experienced in its grace and lift. The beautifully balanced freshness and fleshiness, prominent floral and citrus notes, a complete wine. Guigal is today the single most important producer by value and volume of white wine in the Rhône, with 25% of their production dedicated to whites. Nalys is 18% planted to whites, very high for the area, and in fact at one point it is believed the estate produced the majority of the entire appellation’s white wine production.
VINEYARD
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.
WINEMAKING
Manual harvest and sorting, pressing and clarification of must before temperature-controlled vinification at 18°C.
VINTAGE
Châteauneuf-du-Pape's 2023 vintage delivered a warm, intense growing season shaped by Mistral winds and a critical late-August rain that saved the harvest from excess heat. An extended red wine harvest through October allowed producers to achieve full phenolic maturity.
TASTING NOTE
Elegant mineral nose with notes of citrus and peach. A beautiful richness, with freshness and minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
A variety of starters, fish baked in salt, grilled, prepared as crudo or sashimi, fresh or aged goat cheese.
UPC
3536651091007
Color
White
Blend %
29% Bourboulenc, 36% Clairette, 25% Grenache Blanc, 3% Picardan, 7% Roussanne
Appellation
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Reviews
Wine Spectator - October 1, 2026 "Shows complexity, with seductive richness and serious depth and range. Richly styled, with oyster shell minerality and flint smoke offsetting ripe orchard fruit, yellow plum and a kiss of shortbread. The savory, smoky finish pushes way out. Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picardan and Picpoul."
Trade Materials
Videos
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Blanc
August 16, 2019 - This informational video demonstrates the various geographical location of Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc vineyards.
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