| Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Château Nalys |
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc Château Nalys
Grape Varieties
40% Roussanne, 40% Grenache Blanc, 18% Clairette, 2% (Picardan and Picpoul)
Average Age of Vines
Approximately 45 years.
Vinification
Hand-harvested and sorted grapes, pressed, then clarified before vinification in oak barrels (70%) and in stainless steel vats (30%).
Aging
Aged for 8 months, 70% of which is in oak barrels (barrels, demi-muids).
Yields
25 hl/hectare.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Clear, bright golden yellow color.
Smell: Intense nose of white flowers and citrus fruits with a lovely vanilla note.
Taste: Full-bodied, elegant, and long.
Overall: A noble, elegant, and very expressive wine
Consumption: Drink now/keep now
Serving temperature: Between 10 and 12°C.
Shelf life: Approximately 8 to 10 years.
Food and wine pairing suggestions
Langostines, fish with beurre blanc sauce, mature goat cheese, or skewered scallops
An elegant nose of white flowers, lightly toasted notes, excellent balance, and great complexity on the palate define the Grand Vin blanc from Château de Nalys.
*The information published above represents the current characteristics of the wine in question. It is not specific to the vintage. |
