CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE
2022 Classique Domaine de Cristia
Grapes | Syrah, Grenache |
Colour | Red |
Origin | France, Rhône |
Other | Certified Organic |
District | Southern Rhône |
Village | Châteauneuf du Pape |
ABV | 14.5% |
First time looking back on this since the tank sample at the L&S Rhone EP tasting in Oct 23. In that short time it has really grown into itself, a big expressive nose of ripe summer fruits, raspberry and strawberry, red cherry & kirsch tones too. It is really soft but has such juicy aromatic fruit, the acidity has really settled, charming and aromatic this is really refined and elegant, anybody looking for classic Chateauneuf-du-Pape would be hard pushed to find something as good as this, it is drinking so well but will keep for 10+ years with no problems, why wait when it is this good though. L&S (Aug 2024)
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85% Grenache 15% Syrah 10% Mourvedre Aged in concrete, foudre & barrel. Lovely dense sweet raspberry and cherry notes, violets, lovely and really exciting, this will be an absolute charmer and approachable from the off.L&S (Oct 2023)
A well-built, balanced and lively red with notes of sweet berries, dried herbs, stones and peppercorns. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a silky core of berries on the palate. Refined and elegant, with a caressing touch challenged by a lift of peppercorns kicking in toward the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Rating: 92 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Jun 2024)
The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ranks alongside the finest renditions of this wine ever produced at Domaine de Cristia. Bursting with orange blossom, garrigue, red cherry, strawberry and licorice, it strikes the perfect balance between opulence and freshness. Polished tannins, a seamless mouthfeel and a focused, juicy conclusion round it all up. Drinking range: 2025 - 2037 Rating: 93 Nicholas Greinacher - Vinousmedia.com (Jun 2024)
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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