E. Guigal, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Saintes Pierres de Nalys by Guigal 2024 White

E. Guigal’s Saintes Pierres de Nalys is an elegant white Châteauneuf-du-Pape that combines the appellation’s characteristic richness with refreshing precision and mineral drive. Its youthful golden hue, citrus-and-peach aromatics and beautifully balanced palate make it a refined expression of the southern Rhône from one of the region’s most respected producers.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a bright, young golden-yellow colour. On the nose, it is elegant and mineral, with inviting aromas of fresh citrus and ripe peach, complemented by a subtle sense of depth and refinement. On the palate, Saintes Pierres de Nalys is rich yet fresh, with a poised balance between ripe fruit, lively acidity and pronounced minerality. It is enjoyable in its youth, when its freshness and fruit character are most expressive, while careful cellaring should allow greater texture and complexity to develop over the coming years.

Production
The wine is produced in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a renowned southern Rhône appellation known for its warm, stony terroir and powerful yet expressive white wines. Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before pressing and clarification of the must. Fermentation then takes place under temperature-controlled conditions at approximately 18°C, preserving the wine’s freshness, aromatic clarity and mineral character. Guigal works with low yields and a hands-off approach in the cellar, with a strong emphasis on respecting the natural expression of the vineyard.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Its combination of richness, freshness and minerality makes it an excellent match for a selection of starters, baked or grilled fish, and delicate raw preparations such as crudo or sashimi. It also pairs beautifully with fresh or mature goat’s cheese. Decanting is generally not necessary when the wine is young, although a brief decant can help reveal additional aromatic depth when served immediately.

Producer
Founded by Étienne Guigal in Ampuis in 1946, E. Guigal has grown into one of the Rhône Valley’s most influential wine estates. The family’s history began in 1924, when Étienne started working in the cellars of Vidal-Fleury, and today the domaine is led by his son Marcel, with the third generation, Philippe, overseeing winemaking. Guigal is particularly renowned for pioneering single-vineyard bottlings in Côte Rôtie, including La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque, as well as celebrated wines such as Château d’Ampuis, Condrieu La Doriane and Hermitage Ex Voto. The estate’s reputation is built on low yields, meticulous harvesting and a respectful, minimally interventionist approach to winemaking.

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