this is the kind of wine that punches well above its appellation's reputation
which took over Jacques Puffeney's vineyards when the godfather of the Jura retired in 2014
lends itself well to aging
It is distinctively dosed with concentrated grape must rather than cane sugar
who tends every vine by hand without mechanical assistance
E. Guigal (Chateau de Nalys) Chateauneuf-du-Pape Grand Vin 2017 CS20230828 this is the kind ofA 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