E. Guigal : Château de Nalys "Saintes Pierres de Nalys" 2019

Characteristics and tasting notes of Château de Nalys "Saintes Pierres de Nalys" Blanc 2019

Tasting

Appearance
A lovely pale yellow hue with bright, luminous highlights.

Nose
The bouquet opens with great elegance, releasing aromas of white-fleshed fruits, citrus and subtle floral notes.

Palate
On the palate, the wine offers a generous and refreshing texture. A beautiful mineral tension balances the whole, leading to a long and delicately saline finish.

Food and wine pairings
This white wine pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, seafood or a platter of aged cheeses.

Serving and cellaring
With fine ageing potential, this 2019 vintage can be enjoyed until at least 2029.

The authentic expression of a great terroir from the Rhône Valley

The estate
Founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal in the village of Ampuis, the family-owned E. Guigal House is a true institution of the Rhône Valley. After propelling Côte-Rôtie to the summit of world viticulture under the leadership of Marcel Guigal, the estate has continued to grow. Today, Philippe Guigal, representing the third generation, runs the property with his wife Eve. The acquisition of Château de Nalys in 2017 marks a historic milestone for the House, fulfilling its dream of establishing a lasting presence in the southern part of the region to produce wines of excellence.

The vineyard

Château de Nalys, located within the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation, extends over 75 hectares of vines at approximately 130 m in altitude, between Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, an advantage for keeping alcohol levels in check amid climate change. Its vineyard is spread across several plots with varied soils: sands and sandstones (Nalys), pebbles and clays (Bois Sénéchal), the emblematic rolled stones (La Crau), a clay plateau (Pied Long), and fine sands (Saintes Vierges). These terroirs yield wines ranging from fresh profiles to more sun-drenched, robust and structured expressions, depending on the plots.
The estate cultivates the 13 authorised grape varieties (up to 18 colour variants), a precious diversity for fine-tuning the blends and preserving the balance of the wines in the face of the climate.

Grape varieties

This wine is made from a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picardan, Picpoul and Roussanne.