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Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf du Pape 'Cuvée Classique' 2013
Vintage Character
Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf du Pape 'Cuvée Classique' 2013 is a red from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. An exceptionally cool spring delayed Rhône vine growth in 2013; even July heat did not fully erase that late start. Ripening continued into September, and harvesters worked parcel by parcel to secure mature tannins in a small crop. For this Châteauneuf-du-Pape, that slower path gives freshness and a firm, measured shape rather than the broad fruit of a straightforward hot year. The wine has had time in bottle, so its present balance reflects storage as well as vintage.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Ripe red cherry, kirsch, black plum and garrigue lead the nose, with a little pepper as the wine opens. The dry palate has a generous fruit middle, fresh support and supple but tangible tannin, finishing on herbs and spice. Roast lamb, ratatouille and slow-cooked beef engage its southern character. With age, the 2013 may show dried herb and leather depending on storage.
Winery Background
The Grangeon family began with Etienne's small Grenache holding in the 1950s; Alain added Syrah and Mourvèdre, and Baptiste and Dominique later deepened parcel selection. Domaine de Cristia's main Châteauneuf sites are predominantly sandy, often north-east facing, with one sun-warmed pebble plot at l'Arnesque. The estate farms organically and favours gentle extraction, using cool concrete fermentation for reds before maturation in vat and some barrel. Cuvée Classique is the principal Châteauneuf red, separate from the more selective Renaissance and the Chapelle Saint Théodoric partnership. Its grape blend can change by vintage.
Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf du Pape 'Cuvée Classique' 2013 is a red from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. An exceptionally cool spring delayed Rhône vine growth in 2013; even July heat did not fully erase that late start. Ripening continued into September, and harvesters worked parcel by parcel to secure mature tannins in a small crop. For this Châteauneuf-du-Pape, that slower path gives freshness and a firm, measured shape rather than the broad fruit of a straightforward hot year. The wine has had time in bottle, so its present balance reflects storage as well as vintage.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Ripe red cherry, kirsch, black plum and garrigue lead the nose, with a little pepper as the wine opens. The dry palate has a generous fruit middle, fresh support and supple but tangible tannin, finishing on herbs and spice. Roast lamb, ratatouille and slow-cooked beef engage its southern character. With age, the 2013 may show dried herb and leather depending on storage.
Winery Background
The Grangeon family began with Etienne's small Grenache holding in the 1950s; Alain added Syrah and Mourvèdre, and Baptiste and Dominique later deepened parcel selection. Domaine de Cristia's main Châteauneuf sites are predominantly sandy, often north-east facing, with one sun-warmed pebble plot at l'Arnesque. The estate farms organically and favours gentle extraction, using cool concrete fermentation for reds before maturation in vat and some barrel. Cuvée Classique is the principal Châteauneuf red, separate from the more selective Renaissance and the Chapelle Saint Théodoric partnership. Its grape blend can change by vintage.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryDomaine de Cristia
Grape VarietiesGrenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
WinemakerBaptiste Grangeon
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionSouthern Rhône
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionChâteauneuf du Pape
Alcohol Level14.0
Classification (Ranking)Châteauneuf du Pape
Format1500ml
Prices
Omtis Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$1,265
HK$1,265
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