E. Guigal
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
As far as I know, this is the first time trying Chateau de Naly’s which was purchased by Guigal a half dozen years or so ago. However, they have a history of private labeling some of their wines so I guess it could have happened before. A friend brought a bottle of the 2016 to enjoy together so, as the beer drinkers would say, I was happy to get this tick. Popped and poured; no formal notes. This wine is, like many producers, riding shamelessly on the quality of the 2016 vintage. Red and black fruited: slightly stewed brambles, some herbs…some spice…hints of leather. Structure is pretty darned good but again, that’s what one should expect from 2016. For me, this was pretty much a fastball right down the center of the plate. It’s a good wine but nothing that’s going to really stir the soul. It will be interesting to learn what plans Guigal has in store for this historic estate. Drinking well enough right now and should track well through the end of this decade.
As far as I know, this is the first time trying Chateau de Naly’s which was purchased by Guigal a half dozen years or so ago. However, they have a history of private labeling some of their wines so I guess it could have happened before. A friend brought a bottle of the 2016 to enjoy together so, as the beer drinkers would say, I was happy to get this tick. Popped and poured; no formal notes. This wine is, like many producers, riding shamelessly on the quality of the 2016 vintage. Red and black fruited: slightly stewed brambles, some herbs…some spice…hints of leather. Structure is pretty darned good but again, that’s what one should expect from 2016. For me, this was pretty much a fastball right down the center of the plate. It’s a good wine but nothing that’s going to really stir the soul. It will be interesting to learn what plans Guigal has in store for this historic estate. Drinking well enough right now and should track well through the end of this decade.
Apr 6th, 2023
I found this ‘16 and gave it a try. A blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise & 1% Vaccarèse, aromas of intense berry fruits and complex spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with cedar and vanilla, well balanced. Fine soft tannins, lingering, complex depth, ending with elegant fruit and spice.
I found this ‘16 and gave it a try. A blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise & 1% Vaccarèse, aromas of intense berry fruits and complex spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with cedar and vanilla, well balanced. Fine soft tannins, lingering, complex depth, ending with elegant fruit and spice.
Jan 18th, 2020
Zoom tasting with Guigal. Blood, iron, obviously fruit forward and young but drinking well already.
Zoom tasting with Guigal. Blood, iron, obviously fruit forward and young but drinking well already.
Oct 9th, 2021
Silky smooth, black fruits and earthy notes arriving with a long finish. Easy on the palate and pairs well with proteins.
Silky smooth, black fruits and earthy notes arriving with a long finish. Easy on the palate and pairs well with proteins.
Feb 13th, 2021Delicious. Young and closed, yet so balanced and elegant.
Delicious. Young and closed, yet so balanced and elegant.
Aug 26th, 2019
Firstly a bit herby. But changed a lot. Fruity. @3375, tatong, 190714
Firstly a bit herby. But changed a lot. Fruity. @3375, tatong, 190714
Jul 14th, 2019
