Domaine De Cristia Châteauneuf-Du-Pape
Red Wine, 750 mL
| Country : | France |
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| Region : | Vallée du Rhône |
| Subregion : | Rhône méridional |
| Producer : | SCEA Domaine de Cristia |
| Alcohol : | 15 % |
| Designation of origin : | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Grape variety(ies) : | Grenache 90% Syrah 10% |
| Style : | Full-bodied & Smooth |
| Color : | Red |
| Container : | Coloured Glass Container |
| Closure : | Cork |
My cellar
Tasting note
As for the reds from barrel, I found a touch of volatile acidity in all of the barrel samples, as well as a touch less exuberance and concentration than in past vintage. Still, as I hope the scores show, the wines are beautiful. Starting out, the 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape is 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, all from the sandy soils of the Cristia lieu-dit. Blueberries, flowers, peach pit and violets all emerge from this full-bodied, expansive, sweetly fruited effort that has supple tannin and excellent purity. Score - 90-92. (Jeb Dunnuck, robertparker.com, Oct. 28, 2016)
