Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Domaine de Cristia |
Vintage | 2019 |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Grape | Grenache |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2035 |
Stock | 0 |
All Grenache, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes matured in a mix of demi-muids and barriques, with about one-third new oak. Faint herbal notes and nuance to this wine's cedar, vanilla and black cherry flavors. It's full-bodied, concentrated and reasonably tannic, but it finishes silky and fine. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.
A strapping young wine, brimming with dark plum paste and boysenberry compote flavors that are carried by racy licorice snap and fruitcake notes. The lively back end shows a hint of bramble and a touch of tar, giving this energy and power as it courses through the finish.