Domaine de Cristia, Châteauneuf-du-Pape"New superstars from Châteauneuf-du-Pape... The 2003 Cuvée Renaissance is a candidate for the appellation's wine of the vintage" (The Wine Advocate) Established by his grandfather in the 1940s, Baptiste Grangeon's family estate is a relative newcomer to international renown, wines having been mostly sold off in bulk until the 1999 vintage. By 2001 Baptiste was clearly a rising star of the appellation. More..  £24.00 (Bottle) £105.00 (6 btls in bond) 2004 Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Tradition' Red, dry, oak-aged and powerful Chateauneuf. WA: 92/100 more details... £26.00 (Bottle) £228.00 (12 btls in bond) 2009 Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape ECOCERT. Ripe red/black fruit, velvety smooth. Vinous: 92/100 more details... £26.00 (Bottle) £228.00 (12 btls in bond) 2006 Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Tradition' A classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. WA: 92/100 more details... £26.00 (Bottle) £228.00 (12 btls in bond) 2007 Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Amazingly pure Grenache, almost Burgundian. WA: 92/100 more details... £26.00 (Bottle) £228.00 (12 btls in bond) 2005 Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Gutsy, full-bodied Châteauneuf-du-Pape. WA: 92+/100 more details... £27.00 (Bottle) £240.00 (12 btls in bond) 2010 Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Incredibly well-defined Chateauneuf. WA: 91/100; WS: 93/100 more details...  £60.00 (Bottle) 2010 Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Vieilles Vignes' Superb wine, the essence of Grenache. RP: 95/100; JR: 18+/20 more details...
In 2004, Baptiste introduced a new wine to the portfolio called "Vieilles Vignes". It is 100% Grenache from vines at least 80 years old planted in the Cristia lieu-dit, alongside Rayas. These clay/sand parcels benefit from a cool, fresh north-easterly exposition which allows the grapes and wines to develop supple, elegant tannins. It is quite simply Grenache at its very best.
Other wines are made from vines (mostly Grenache) from just outside Courthezon, some AOC wines, some "mere" vins de pays which, frankly, are far superior to many wines costing twice as much. The estate's wines, and Baptiste's reputation as a winemaker, have sky-rocketed since then: mention either to many winemakers in the region outside Chateauneuf and they clearly regard him as an inspiration. From the 2008 vintage, all wines are ECOCERT (organic) except new acquisitions which are "in conversion". |
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