2020 Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape [JD91][V91]

Producer: Domaine de Cristia 
Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France  
Blend: 85% Grenache, 15% Syrah 
Year: 2020 

Jeb Dunnuck, 91 Points 

"The base cuvée from this fabulous family estate is the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, which is based on 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah brought up in a mix of foudre and concrete tank. It's a fleshy, forward, delicious 2020 revealing plenty of spicy red and black fruits, medium to full body, ripe, rounded tannins, and some classic peppery garrigue and leather nuances. Drink it over the coming 8-10 years." 

Vinous, 91 Points 

"The 2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape was vinified from organically grown grapes and aged for 18 months in a combination of foudre and concrete tanks.  The 2020 bursts from the glass with ripe red and black fruits, dried herbs, tomato leaf and mint aromas.  This is a medium to full-bodied, polished red with refreshing acidity and a sapid finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The “Classic” has a distinctive floral component and is a pretty wine, at the same time, it captures the power and spice you expect from a classic Châteauneuf. The vines average 50 years-old and are grown in a sandy loam and clay soil. The blend is 75% Grenache aged in concrete, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre aged in barrels. Aged for 18 months." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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