{"product_id":"chateau-de-nalys-2017-chateauneuf-du-pape-e-guigal","title":"Château de Nalys 2017 - Chateauneuf-du-Pape - E. Guigal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe 2017 Vintage: Power and Concentration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2017 will go down in history as a vintage of renewal for Château de Nalys. Acquired by the Guigal family, this historic estate benefits from the full expertise of the Ampuis house. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eA Mosaic Terroir\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine draws its complexity from the blend of three legendary plots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLa Crau (39%)\u003c\/strong\u003e: The famous rolled pebbles that provide structure and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNalys (34%)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red sandstone and sandy soils for finesse and aromatic elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLe Parc (27%)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soils that complete the harmony of the whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification: The choice of noble tradition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike industrial methods, the Guigal family here favors containers that allow the wine to breathe. After manual harvesting and drastic sorting, vinification takes place in \u003cstrong\u003etruncated wooden vats\u003c\/strong\u003e. The particularly long vatting period (approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e) allows for a slow and complete extraction of polyphenols, guaranteeing the great aging potential of this 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eComplex and Mastered Aging\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aging of this Châteauneuf-du-Pape follows a rigorous 24-month protocol in total, with no passage in stainless steel tanks, favoring porous materials that promote minerality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 months in wood\u003c\/strong\u003e: a clever blend of barrels, demi-muids, and large casks to complexify the spicy structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 months in concrete tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e: this final step is crucial. It allows the wine to \"rest\" and stabilize its structure, accentuating those chiseled notes of \u003cstrong\u003eflint\u003c\/strong\u003e and that mineral tension that we so appreciated during tasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSensory Profile: \"Mineral and Spicy\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of this meticulous work is a ripe wine without being overcooked. The nose is complex, carried by spices and a prominent mineral backbone. On the palate, the wine is straight, almost tense, offering a long and elegant finish. It is the archetype of modern Châteauneuf-du-Pape: powerful yet digestible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-18°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Already magnificent thanks to its melted tannins, it will continue to evolve over the next 20 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"E. Guigal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53388902236499,"sku":"CDN2017CDP","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Guigal_Chateau_de_Nalys_2017_Chateauneuf-du-Pape_75cl_1.jpg?v=1775066908","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/chateau-de-nalys-2017-chateauneuf-du-pape-e-guigal","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}