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E. Guigal Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2023

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

August 05, 2026 - Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc showcases Guigal’s expertise in Rhône white wines, combining power, elegance, and expression. The wine offers an intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, a deep minerality complements the floral and citrus notes, creating a penetrating presence. With 18% of the estate planted to white varieties, Nalys produces one of the most complex and expressive whites in the region. Guigal’s leadership in Rhône whites is evident in this exceptional wine.

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Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc from Château de Nalys is showing brilliantly, offering up aromas of orange blossom, white fruits, Anjou pear and toasted nuts. Medium- to full-bodied, ample and layered,…

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Wine Enthusiast - March 31, 2026 "The nose is layered with warm baking spices over a core of pure white peach and white tea, complemented by delicate white florals that add depth and elegance. The palate…

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Wine Spectator - February 28, 2026 "A decadent, modern style, showing a flattering brush of toasty oak and salted butter draped over juicy melon, apple and pear. Creamy and rich in feel, with warm spice notes…

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Vinous - October 01, 2025 "The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is delicious, opening with intense honeysuckle, lemon flesh, yellow apple and discrete vanilla tones. Touching the full-bodied palate with elevated flavor concentration and lifting freshness, the…

E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Blanc 2023

Saint-Joseph

August 04, 2026 - E. Guigal Saint-Joseph Lieu Dit Blanc comes from the renowned “Saint-Joseph” vineyard, the source that inspired the Guigals to focus on restoring the appellation’s prestigious reputation. Made in minuscule quantities, the Lieu Dit Blanc is one of the most original and distinctive whites in the Rhone.

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Jeb Dunnuck - May 09, 2025 "Beautiful aromatics of orange blossom, spice, and crushed stone emerge from the 2023 Saint Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint Joseph Blanc, a concentrated yet vibrant white made from 95% Marsanne and 5%…

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Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "More mineral and complex than the generic Saint-Joseph bottling, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph Blanc offers up aromas of Anjou pear, confit citrus, toasted nuts and spices. Medium- to full-bodied,…

E. Guigal Château de Nalys Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

August 03, 2026 - Saintes Pierres de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape, meaning “holy stones,” is a wine that reflects the soils and history of the region. This second red wine from Château de Nalys offers a different profile, with a focus on freshness and approachability. Crafted from distinct varietals and vineyard plots, it features vibrant red fruits, supple structure, and an overall bright, rich character. Unlike the Grand Vin, its fermentation in stainless steel and foudres highlights its freshness, making it an immediately enjoyable wine with a balance of depth and liveliness.

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Wine Spectator - October 29, 2025 "Velvety and silky in feel, with a decadent stream of mocha-coated cherry and grilled herbs draped with wood spice, anise and and subtle toast notes. Salty acidity kicks in, keeping…

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Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "Aromas of dark cherries, spices and flowers introduce the 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Saintes Pierres, a medium- to full-bodied, charming and energetic wine that concludes with a hints of baked dark berries…

Château de La Chaize Fleurie Lieu-dit “La Chapelle des Bois” 2023

Fleurie

August 03, 2026 - Château de La Chaize Fleurie Lieu-dit "La Chapelle des Bois" is a single-vineyard cuvée from one hectare of 40-year-old vines in the southwest-facing "La Chapelle des Bois" parcel, with coarse sands and granite pebbles. Vinified plot-by-plot, the Gamay Noir is destemmed, macerated for 2-3 weeks in stainless steel, and aged in an oak vat. This ruby wine with purple highlights offers aromas of blackcurrant, red berries, pepper, and graphite. The palate balances power and acidity, with the terroir’s characteristic tenderness and roundness.

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James Suckling - March 06, 2025 "Packed with red and black berries with floral delicacy, this beautiful Fleurie is so elegant and polished on the lively, medium-bodied palate. Builds gracefully in the long, filigreed, stony finish.…

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