Wine Review Online columnist Michael Apstein has the pleasure to sit down with Philippe Guigal recently, while he was in Boston to launch Château de Nalys, the Guigal family’s property in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In the story, “Guigal: The Birth of a Star in Châteauneuf-du-Pape,” Apstein provides a great history of the Guigal family’s rise to become one of the most important producers in the Rhone at E. Guigal and their 2017 acquisition of Nalys in the Southern Rhone. Philippe elaborated on the quality improvements in the cellars and vineyards before releasing their first vintages. While the Guigals have always produced Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, this is the first time they are able to control the entire process in their facility. Read the full story to learn about the details HERE
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Château de Nalys
Château de Nalys Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla, on the palate the presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality joining the notes above.
Château de Nalys
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2016
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châfteauneuf-du-Pape: 3 extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine.
Château de Nalys
Château de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2017
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The second white wine to the Château de Nalys Grand Vin Blanc 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.
Château de Nalys
Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Translated as "holy stones", a play on the soils and history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the second red wine to Château de Nalys is an altogether different animal. Differing varietal and plot selections, fermentation, and aging result in a wine that is rich and ample, yet offers immense direct and approachable pleasure; a wine of red fruits, supple structure and brightness.
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Château de Nalys
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Since its creation in 1946 by Etienne Guigal, the Guigal family has produced a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The terroirs of Nalys realize a dream spanning three generations to join this leading prestigious and historic appellation. Marcel and Philippe Guigal will bring passion and rigour, their family quality philosophy, and the ambition of waving the flag of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at the very highest level.
E. Guigal
Rhône Valley, France
The more you learn about the Guigal family, the more astounding becomes their story. Their wines are the benchmarks for every Rhone appellation, and over the last thirty years they have become arguably the most lauded producer in the world. Year after year the Guigal family produces wines of exceptional quality that in all classes offer exceptional value.