Château de Nalys

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin Blanc 2023

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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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.

VINEYARD

This wine is produced from four exceptional terroirs: “Nalys” (30%) with red sandstone typical of the Comtat and Saffres, “Bois Sénéchal” (30%), “La Crau” (25%) and “Piedlong” (15%), the last three constituted of ancient alluvial stones from the Rhone, the famous galets.

WINEMAKING

Manual harvest and sorting, pressing and clarification of must before vinification taking place 70% in wood and 30% in stainless steel.

VINTAGE

Châteauneuf-du-Pape's 2023 vintage delivered a warm, intense growing season shaped by Mistral winds and a critical late-August rain that saved the harvest from excess heat. An extended red wine harvest through October allowed producers to achieve full phenolic maturity.

TASTING NOTE

Pale youthful gold, clear and brilliant. Intense nose of white flowers and citrus with a lovely vanilla note. A noble wine with breadth, elegance and length, a noble wine.

FOOD PAIRING

Langoustines, fish with a “beurre blanc” sauce, aged goat cheese.

Color

White

Blend %

100% Rhone White Blend

Appellation

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Alcohol

14.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$107.99

Reviews

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, it is textural and fleshy at the core, leading to a mineral, penetrating and long finish."

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 is precise and linear, with the spices framing and elevating the fruit throughout. Poised and finely structured, it should cellar well through 2035+."

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 adding detail to the long, lush finish. Racy minerality courses throughout, bringing balance and freshness. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette and Picardan. Drink now through 2029."

Vinous - October 1, 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 2023 is such a complete Blanc that will offer plenty of pleasure for at least four more years."

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August 16, 2019 - This informational video demonstrates the various geographical location of the Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc vineyards.

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