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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vallée du Rhône Blanc 2023

White

€33,25 / 75cl inc. VAT

This 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cristia captures the essence of a fresh and vibrant vintage. It presents a lively attack, carried by notes of zesty citrus and a chiseled minerality, reminiscent of flint. The palate, with its beautiful tension, hints at a promising structure for harmonious aging.

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Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Grape varieties: Southern Rhone White Blend
Alcohol: 14.5
Color: White
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

Loaded with upfront sweet berry fruits, Provençal herbs, spice, and exotic flower nuances, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape is based on 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah and aged 18 months in 85% concrete and 15% foudre. It's medium-bodied, pure, and balanced, with a round, mouth-filling mouthfeel and a good finish. This pleasure bomb is best enjoyed over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2025-2033. I always love the wines from Baptiste Grangeon, and these are ripe, sexy, yet always traditional wines that bring tons of pleasure. The range includes the classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape (85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, aged 18 months in 85% concrete and 15% foudre), the Vieilles Vignes (same blend, same aging), and the Renaissance (60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, aged 24 months in 33% new barrels and 67% demi-muids). The whites are also worth seeking out, based on 80% Clairette and 20% Roussanne and aged in demi-muids, showing a big, ripe, opulent style. The reds are full-on Grenache bombs that drink beautifully on release yet can evolve gracefully for 15-20 years.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Domaine de Cristia is a family affair rooted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where several generations of the Grangeon family have succeeded one another. The adventure began with Etienne, before Alain gave the estate new momentum, notably through a rigorous selection of grape varieties. Today, Baptiste, Dominique, and Florent continue to promote this heritage with precise work in the vineyard. Domaine de Cristia has forged a solid reputation thanks to its powerful and elegant red wines for aging, which reflect the prestigious terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The Vieilles Vignes cuvée is a particularly profound expression of this terroir, as is the Renaissance cuvée. We also appreciate the Collection Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition, a must-have. The estate also offers a Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, demonstrating the diversity of expressions possible within this appellation. The range extends to the Cristia Collection Côtes du Rhône, fruity and indulgent red wines that serve as a delightful introduction to the estate's style. A flagship signature of the Southern Rhône, waiting to be discovered. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, and Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Renaissance—useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the house.

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