Château de Nalys - Châteauneuf du Pape blanc 2021
3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
95+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A perfectly crafted gem"
“This extraordinary white wine is made from Roussanne, White Grenache, and a touch of Clairette (20%), fermented in oak and then aged in demi-muids for 9 months. Initially floral, the nose becomes more mellow with aeration, revealing aromas of dried apricot, verbena, and honey, enhanced by buttery and vanilla notes. Lively on the palate, the wine adds plenty of tension and minerality to this complex profile and displays a creamy texture, supported by well-balanced oak that preserves the fruit and freshness. A perfectly crafted gem.” (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
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Eye
A bright, clear, golden-yellow color
Nose
Intense notes of white flowers and citrus with a lovely hint of vanilla
Palate
Full-bodied, elegant, and long, this wine is noble and expressive
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2031+
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with langoustines, fish with beurre blanc sauce, aged goat cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-Star-Rated Estate (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Things are moving forward at the powerful Ampuis estate. In the north, Philippe Guigal no longer hides his desire to eventually transition to organic farming, and the recent plantings at the Le Plomb site were carried out to accommodate winch-based harvesting. But it is in the south that the most significant projects are underway, with a new winemaking facility set to be operational at Château de Nalys as early as the 2025 harvest and new buildings expected in 2026. Meanwhile, the first tastings—still unofficial—of La Reynarde, the future new gem of Côte Rôtie, are continuing, and are demonstrating to those who had doubts the beauty of the Fongeant terroir.
Decanter
Rated Estate Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2024 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)
Rated winery (2025 guide) Featured (Successful Wine)
About the wine:
This extraordinary white wine is made from Roussanne, White Grenache, and a touch of Clairette (20%), fermented in oak and then aged in demi-muids for 9 months. Initially floral, the nose becomes more mellow with aeration, revealing aromas of dried apricot, verbena, and honey, enhanced by buttery and vanilla notes. Lively on the palate, the wine adds plenty of tension and minerality to this complex profile and displays a creamy texture, supported by well-balanced oak that preserves the fruit and freshness. A perfectly crafted gem.
About the estate:
One of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, first recorded in the 17th century, when it was owned by the Nalys family. Its venerable vineyard (52 ha) experienced a renaissance beginning in the 1950s. A staple of the appellation, it was acquired in 2017 by Maison Guigal. The transition to organic farming is underway.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2022 guide) 16,5/20
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
Notes of marzipan, apple, and ripe pear. Plenty of spices and cloves. A charming, well-structured mid-palate that is ripe and rich—with honeysuckle and vibrant white peach. Opulent, seductive, and very appealing.
Vinous
Rated "Recommended"
James Suckling
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95+/100
Rated "Recommended"
About the wine:
The 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc is deeper and richer, but its aromas and flavors of white peach, apple blossom, and mineral chalk are also quite subdued. Medium-bodied, concentrated, and vibrant on the palate, it exhibits a more refined and concentrated style, and is very much in keeping with the character of this cooler vintage. Let it age for a year or two in the cellar.