E. Guigal Chateau De Nalys Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2018

The 2018 E. Guigal "Château de Nalys" Grand Vin is a highly acclaimed and structured red, representing the first vintage fully managed by Philippe Guigal from budbreak to bottling. Sourced from the estate's three distinct terroirs—La Crau (50%), Nalys (27%), and Bois Sénéchal (23%)—this wine captures the complexity of ancient alluvial stones and red sandstone. It offers a deep, concentrated bouquet of steeped blackberry, raspberry, and black cherry, elegantly interwoven with notes of sanguine, bay leaf, and licorice root. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and regal, showcasing a plush, silky texture balanced by firm tannins and a vibrant acidity. Aged for 18 months in wood (30%) and concrete (70%), it was ranked #10 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2021 and concludes with a long, noble finish of peppery garrigue and sweet incense.

97 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The flagship wine of de Nalys is sourced from the famed La Crau vineyard. This powerful, complex red highlights Grenache, augmented by Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vacarèse. Matured partially in oak, it offers black-plum flavours muted by shades of earth, sun-scorched garrigue and a lingering vein of salty minerality. While soft in tannin, the wine needs time to tease out its smoky, stony nuances.

95 Points - Wine Spectator

A bright savoury note leads off this red, followed quickly by sanguine and bay leaf accents, melding nicely with the core of steeped blackberry, raspberry and plum fruit flavours as they move through the rich, licorice root–tinged finish. Best from 2022 through 2035.

94 Points - James Suckling

Aromas of blackberry, cocoa, black cherry and a hint of cedar. Full-bodied with slightly chewy tannins. Tannins and fruit are very nicely integrated with real composure and structure. Focused and succinct. Coffee and plum. This will age very nicely. 59% grenache, 32% syrah, 5% mourvedre, 3% counoise, 1% vacarese. Drink or hold.