CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE
2023 Renaissance Domaine de Cristia
| Grapes | Mourvèdre, Grenache |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Rhône |
| District | Southern Rhône |
| Village | Châteauneuf du Pape |
| ABV | 14.5% |
2023 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Renaissance Domaine de Cristia tasted from barrel 60% Grenache 40% Mourvedre, part of the plot is 116 years old - Sweet & juicy, the oak is very prominent but, dense & sweet, violets, cranberry, fine tannins, nice flow, a meaty twist on the finish L&S (Oct 2024)
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Aged for two years in a mixture of demi-muids (67%) and new oak barriques (33%), the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Renaissance blooms with prominent wood smoke and clove aromas. Underneath the barrel-driven elements, raspberry jam, ripe strawberry and dried herbs slowly emerge. Tenderly structured with smooth tannins, the well-balanced 2023 is a full-bodied and open-knit Renaissance made in the usual modern, hedonistic style. Drinking range: 2026 - 2037 Rating: 91-93 Nicholas Greinacher - Vinousmedia.com (Nov 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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