E. Guigal (Chateau de Nalys) Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2017 OTHERREGION Dave Phinney built his name

Dave Phinney built his name on unapologetically big wines

the site gives a white Burgundy of real tension: delicate florals

Secondary fermentation with cultured organic yeast strains in bottle

earthier register

The botanicals themselves are much more traditional: the usual Suspects like Juniper

E. Guigal (Chateau de Nalys) Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2017 OTHERREGION Dave Phinney built his nameA landmark bottle: 2017 was the first vintage that Guigal vinified at Chteau de Nalys from start to finish after acquiring this storied Chteauneuf estate. The drought marked 2017 vintage yielded tiny, intensely concentrated berries, and you can feel that density in the glass. Sourced from the holy trinity of Nalys parcels La Crau, Bois Snchal, and Nalys this is a Grenache led blend with Syrah, Mourvdre, Counoise, and Muscardin, raised 18 months in a