Château de Nalys

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2020

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

The realization of the Guigal family’s dream of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: three extraordinary vineyards c

VINEYARD

The composition is 27% from the Nalys vineyard, 50% from La Crau, and 23% from Bois Senechal, from v

VINTAGE

"La Crau" is arguably the single greatest vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Nalys has 38 acres lo

TASTING NOTE

Adjoining La Crau, Nalys is the sole owner of the top of the plateau. Like La Crau, containing galet

Color

Red

Blend %

100% Rhone Red Blend

Appellation

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Alcohol

15.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$104.99

Reviews

Wine Spectator - March 31, 2024 "A polished, stylish version, with oak spice and toasty cedar encasing fruitcake, warm fig and red currant flavors. Incredibly concentrated, this glides through with suave tannins and a silky feel on the long finish that's dusted with mocha. Very well-made, this is built for a long life in the cellar."

Wine Enthusiast - December 31, 2024 "Golden in hue, this wine presents a complex and luxurious nose of Golden Delicious apples, Bosc pear, honeysuckle, and white mushroom, enriched by peanut brittle, white pepper, and a rich layer of vanilla. The palate is intense with a vein of vanilla, flint, and bitter herbs that weaves through a captivating layer of white flowers, salty almonds, and a finish of white tea leaf. Complex and brimming with umami, it's best enjoyed with a proper decant or cellared through 2030+."

James Suckling - July 18, 2024 "A beautifully balanced Chateauneuf with an impressive freshness for this ripe vintage. The floral aromas accentuate the impression of lightness and the silky mouthfeel, which the super-fine tannins create, completes the picture. Very long finish. A cuvee of 65% grenache, 25% syrah, and 10% mourvedre."

Wine Advocate - November 20, 2025 "A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and the balance Mourvèdre, the 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Nalys reveals a dark, brooding bouquet of smoke, dark berries, spices and discreet oak. Medium- to full-bodied, round and sappy, it’s enveloping and layered, built around a supple core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, spicy finish. This is a fine, classically styled effort from this estate."

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Chateau de Nalys Rouge

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

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