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Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf du Pape 'Cuvée Classique' 2022
Vintage Character
Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf du Pape 'Cuvée Classique' 2022 is a red from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, made from Grenache and Syrah. A mild, very dry winter and spring pushed the Rhône's 2022 vines roughly three weeks ahead in many areas. Summer heat and drought raised concern, but rain in mid-August and September restarted ripening before a spread-out harvest. For the Grangeon family's southern wines, the season can bring generous red fruit and ripe tannin. The key is how water reserves, late rain and picking choices moderated the heat. This is a broad and immediately fruit-laden 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. The 2022 remains chiefly fruit-led.
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' 2022 is a red from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, made from Grenache and Syrah. A mild, very dry winter and spring pushed the Rhône's 2022 vines roughly three weeks ahead in many areas. Summer heat and drought raised concern, but rain in mid-August and September restarted ripening before a spread-out harvest. For the Grangeon family's southern wines, the season can bring generous red fruit and ripe tannin. The key is how water reserves, late rain and picking choices moderated the heat. This is a broad and immediately fruit-laden 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. The 2022 remains chiefly fruit-led.
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
WinemakerBaptiste Grangeon
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionSouthern Rhône
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionChâteauneuf du Pape
Alcohol Level14.5
Classification (Ranking)Châteauneuf du Pape
Format750ml
Prices
Omtis Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$475
HK$475