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★ Jeb Dunnuck 90 • Wine Spectator 93 • Vinous 92

Domaine de Cristia Renaissance Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vallée du Rhône Rouge 2019

Red

€45,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

Domaine de Cristia Renaissance 2019 asserts itself with beautiful energy, a sign of a well-mastered solar vintage. The structure is present, promising a beautiful evolution, while the palate reveals notes of black cherry and sweet pepper, lifted by a touch of noble undergrowth and a silky texture.

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Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Grape varieties: Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah
Alcohol: N/A
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The base 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Cristia is a terrific effort well worth seeking out. Black cherries, blackberries, ground pepper, orange blossom, and assorted spice notes all emerge on the nose, and this puppy is up-front, medium to full-bodied, and ready to go, with a soft, delicious style ideal for drinking over the coming 7-8 years. This was another beautiful lineup from winemaker Baptiste Grangeon, who fashions a bevy of singular Châteauneuf du Pape from the Cristia lieu-dit located in the heart of the appellation and more sandy soils. Their base Châteauneuf du Pape is always worth drinking and has a Provençal yet fruit-forward style. Their Renaissance cuvée, which includes a big chunk of Mourvèdre and sees some new oak, is always slightly more modern styled yet still oozes Provençal charm. It almost always benefits from bottle age. Lastly, the Vieilles Vignes is all Grenache from very old vines and is brought up in tank and used barrels (it saw some new oak in the past). This is a Grenache lover’s dream and is unabashedly ripe, sexy, and exuberant. I’m just now finishing a case of the 2005, which is still going strong, so it has the capacity to evolve for a solid 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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