"2 Vintages of Chateauneuf-du-Pape? Yes, Please"

• Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin rouge 2017v: the first Nalys vintage vinified by Guigal from start to finish. Unfortunately, the crop was very small as Spring in the South was very wet, interrupting the flowering and causing the significant crop loss overall (40-50%). However, Summer was stable and dry, leading into perfect autumn which allowed even ripening and excellent phenolic development. Harvest took place in late September under clear skies. The Nalys reds are classic Chateauneuf du Pape- with ripe tannins, adequate but fresh acidities, and exceptional concentration. Production was about 50% of normal for the estate.
• Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin rouge 2016v: One of the greatest Southern Rhone vintages of the last decades, ripe and powerful but exquisitely structured and detailed wines.

Retail: $200- 95 points Wine Advocate

The realization of the Guigal family's dream of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: three extraordinary vineyards coming together in an intensely expressive, utterly complete wine. The Grand Vin defines the estate style with a precision of fruit, spice and minerality and notably, a beautifully composed structure that unfolds and builds (and builds).

As with all the Nalys wines, the Grand Vin is produced from all three vineyards, but notably 50% of the blend comes from La Crau, which lends the intense structure. The wine is primarily intense old vine Grenache, with a large portion of Syrah, and then additions of several other varieties, including most of the estate's Mourvedre.

Manual harvest and sorting followed by vinification in conical wooden vats, fermentation lasting around 4 weeks. Aging: 18 months, of which 30% in wood (barrels and foudres) and 70% concrete.

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