E. Guigal
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Drank 10/6/23. Tasting event.
Ripe berry, herb, on the nose. Generous red and black fruit with earth and underbrush. Long finish.
4/23/9/4/4 + 50 = 94 pts.
Drank 10/6/23. Tasting event.
Ripe berry, herb, on the nose. Generous red and black fruit with earth and underbrush. Long finish.
4/23/9/4/4 + 50 = 94 pts.
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
Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits, hints of oak and sweet spice, blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise, 1% Vacarèse, aged 18 months in oak (30 percent) and concrete. On the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry and blueberry with hints of oak, leather, cacao and black pepper. Complex and elegant with smooth tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and wet stone character. Nice!
Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits, hints of oak and sweet spice, blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise, 1% Vacarèse, aged 18 months in oak (30 percent) and concrete. On the palate flavors of raspberry, cherry and blueberry with hints of oak, leather, cacao and black pepper. Complex and elegant with smooth tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and wet stone character. Nice!
Jan 15th, 2023Had this a year ago, tried another bottle, aged well. 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, long finish, complex depth, ending with elegant fruit and spice. Nice!
Had this a year ago, tried another bottle, aged well. 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, long finish, complex depth, ending with elegant fruit and spice. Nice!
Feb 8th, 2022I 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, 2020A blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise & 1% Vaccarèse, aromas of intense berry fruits and spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with cedar and subtle sweet spices, well balanced. Fine soft tannins, lingering, complex depth, ending with elegant fruit.
A blend of 59% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise & 1% Vaccarèse, aromas of intense berry fruits and spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors with cedar and subtle sweet spices, well balanced. Fine soft tannins, lingering, complex depth, ending with elegant fruit.
Jun 19th, 2019A 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. Tasting Sample.
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. Tasting Sample.
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