Red wine
Saintes Pierres de Nalys
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An elegant, punchy wine with seductive aromas of fresh fruits. Thanks to the subtle balance of freshness and richness it can be enjoyed young.
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Produced from 3 exceptional terroirs (“La Crau”, le “Bois Sénéchal” and “Nalys”) the blend is dominated by Grenache (2/3) and Syrah (1/4.) Muscardin and a touch of Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Vaccarèse and Terret Noir add to its complexity. Aged in vats and foudres this is an elegant and punchy wine with seductive aromas of fresh fruits and sweet spices. The red Saintes Pierres de Nalys is a wonderful expression of a Châteauneuf-du-Pape with generous and ample tannins. Its subtle balance and aromatic purity mean that it can be enjoyed young, a blend of richness, freshness and length.
Soil type
This wine is produced from three exceptional terroirs: “Nalys” (33%) with red sandstone typical of the Comtat and Saffres, “Bois Sénéchal” (33%) and “La Crau” (34%), both constituted of ancient alluvial stones from the Rhone, the famous galets.
Grape varieties
65% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Muscardin, 5% others (Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Terret noir).
Average age of vines
Around 45 years.
Average yield
25 Hl / hectare.
Vinification
Manual harvest and sorting, followed by vinification in thermoregulated tanks around 28-30°C. Vinification lasts around 4 weeks.
Ageing
Aged for 18 months in foudres then 6 months in concrete tank.
Tasting note
Eye: Deep, dark and dense red.
Nose: Intense nose of red and black berries, spice.
Palate: Beautiful composition, silky tannins, power and elegance.
Overall: Expressive, noble and complete.
Consumption
To drink.
Serving temperature
16 – 18 °C.
Ageing potential
8 – 10 years.
Food pairing
An assortment of charcuterie, red meat grilled or cooked in a sauce like a spring lamb stew, a platter of aged cheeses.
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