E. Guigal (Chateau de Nalys) Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019 Domaine Michel Gros 2022 Vines are approximately 40 years

Vines are approximately 40 years of age on flint-rich

5 hectare block of vineyards

100% Chardonnay from the grown in chalk and sand

revealing touches of woodsmoke

then aged 18 months total

E. Guigal (Chateau de Nalys) Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2019 Domaine Michel Gros 2022 Vines are approximately 40 yearsBy 2019, Guigal had fully hit their stride at Chteau de Nalys, the historic Chteauneuf du Pape estate they acquired in 2017. The Grand Vin draws from three top parcels half from the legendary galets of La Crau, plus Bois Snchal and Nalys itself and blends roughly 60% Grenache with Syrah, Mourvdre, Counoise, and Muscardin. Vinified in wood truncated cone vats, aged 18 months in a mix of barrel and foudre. 2019 is one of the great recent Southern Rhne