Domaine de Nalys - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve 2015
94/100
Robert Parker
" The Châteauneuf du Pape Réserve 2015 is a very fine success. Yes, there's wood present, but it's balanced in proportion to the power and intensity of the fruit, ripe cherry. This full-bodied wine is sumptuous and velvety from start to finish, with notes of baking spice incorporated and a long cherry-vanilla finish. It's approachable now, but I'd give it a few years to allow the wood to integrate better." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Robert Parker) A wine for laying down!
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Eye
Dark ruby colour
Nose
Intense, with ripe blackcurrant and blueberry aromas and hints of smoky herbs.
Mouth
Fine and elegant. Ample, concentrated attack with good substance, black fruit, chocolate, liquorice. Marked tannins but with a fine grain. Keep for a while to allow the tannins to soften, or open in advance.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2020
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Delightful with rabbit en chasseur, venison civet, pigeon fillets in marinade or strong cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star rated estates (Outstanding producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the domain :
Things are moving forward at the mighty Ampuis estate. In the north, Philippe Guigal has made no secret of his desire to eventually go organic, and recent plantings at Le Plomb have been carried out to enable winch-operated work. But it's in the south that the most important projects are underway, with a new winery operational at Château de Nalys from the 2025 harvest, and new buildings expected by 2026. Otherwise, the first tastings - still unofficial - of La Reynarde, the future new jewel in the Côte Rôtie crown, continue, showing those who doubted the beauty of the Fongeant terroir.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine rated (guide 2025) Cited (Successful wine)
About the domain :
One of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, recorded as far back as the 17th century and then owned by the Nalys family. Its venerable vineyard (52 ha) underwent a renaissance in the 1950s. A sure bet in the appellation, acquired in 2017 by Maison Guigal. Organic conversion is underway.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated ( 2017 guide) 94/100 (Great wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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James Suckling
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