COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picardan, Roussanne, Picpoul
PRODUCER
E. Guigal
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
E. Guigal Saintes Pierres de Nalys 2019 is a white wine from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley. The Guigal family acquired the historic Château de Nalys estate in 2017, bringing their winemaking expertise to this prestigious Southern Rhône domain. The wine is a blend of traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape white grape varieties, reflecting the appellation's viticultural diversity. The 2019 vintage benefited from a favorable growing season, resulting in ripe grapes with good acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château de Nalys is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Fact 02
The wine is a blend of up to six permitted white grape varieties.
Fact 03
Guigal acquired Château de Nalys in 2017.
Fact 04
The estate's terroirs include famous sites like 'La Crau'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for E. Guigal Saintes Pierres de Nalys begins with manual harvesting and sorting of the grapes. The must is then pressed and clarified before undergoing temperature-controlled vinification at 18°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 8 months, with 20% of the blend maturing in barrels and demi-muids.
