COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Muscardin
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
E. Guigal Château de Nalys Grand Vin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley. The Guigal family's acquisition of the historic Château de Nalys estate, with a four-century legacy, marks a significant expansion for the producer, known for its Northern Rhône wines. This Grand Vin is crafted from a blend of old-vine Grenache (60%), Syrah (30%), Mourvèdre (8%), Counoise (2%), and Muscardin (1%), sourced from the Nalys, La Crau, and Bois Senechal vineyards. The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm, dry summer with crucial pre-harvest rainfall, contributing to balanced grape maturity. The wine embodies the estate's style, showcasing precision in its composition and the sunny character of the vintage with underlying structure.
ALCOHOL
15.5%
AVG. PRICE
€77
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Guigal's dream of producing wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape spanned generations.
Fact 02
The estate boasts vines averaging 45 years of age.
Fact 03
The blend includes five permitted grape varieties.
Fact 04
The 2019 vintage received high critical acclaim.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The E. Guigal Château de Nalys Grand Vin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 is produced from grapes fermented for approximately four weeks, with extended macerations for the Grenache component. Fermentation and maturation take place in tronconic vats and concrete tanks. The wine then undergoes 18 months of aging, with 30% of this time in wood, including barrels and foudres, and about 15% in new barriques. The 2019 harvest was influenced by a hot, dry summer, with pre-harvest rainfall aiding grape balance.
