CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE
2022 Blanc Domaine de Cristia
| Grapes | Clairette, Roussanne |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | France, Rhône |
| District | Southern Rhône |
| Village | Châteauneuf du Pape |
| ABV | 14% |
Concentrated limes, sappy and bright with lime marmalade and pear drops, a bit of oak but all well integrated, nicely done, very clean and pure. This was the first wine I tasted from bottle on arrival in the southern Rhone, I was totally taken and my subsequent tasting in the cellars with Baptiste only confirmed my initial impression, that being that this is simply sensational. Sadly, there is very little of it and only 60 bts coming into the UK, so be quick L&S (Oct 2023)
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I loved the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc, a ripe, round, sexy white loaded with notions of stone fruits, honeyed flowers, toasted brioche, and citrus oil. It's medium to full-bodied, has terrific purity, and a great finish. I don't think it will make old bones, but I'd be thrilled to drink a bottle over the coming 2-3 years. This Cuvée is 80% Clairette and 20% Roussanne, aged all in demi-muids. Drinking range: 2023 - 2026 Rating: 93 Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com (Nov 2023)
Domaine de Cristia
Based around Courthezon and taking the name from the lieu dit 'Cristia', Domaine de Cristia was established by Etienne Grangeon in the early 1950s with just two hectares of Grenache. His son Alain joined the domaine in the 1960s. It was Alain who slowly started to increase the vineyard holdings and plant Syrah & Mourvèdre to complement the Grenache that makes up the majority of the estate.
Today the estate is in the very capable hands of Etienne's grandchildren, Baptiste, Dominique and Florent, who joined in 1999. They have nearly 19 hectares based mainly in the sandy soils around Courthezon. All the vineyards have been certified since 2008, with a biodynamic approach also being followed.
The vineyards are mainly northeast facing so benefit from not getting too much hot sun during the early part of the day, with the sandy soils lending freshness and elegance that is the hallmark of their cuvées.
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