Domaine de Cristia Côtes du Rhône 'Vieilles Vignes' 2023
4.2
HK$190
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine de Cristia Côtes du Rhône 'Vieilles Vignes' 2023 is a red from Côtes du Rhône, France, made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. After an exceptionally dry winter, 2023 brought wetter spring weather to the southern Rhône, with some storms, before late-summer warmth. Cool nights during ripening helped grapes keep freshness even as sugar and flavour developed. The regional body noted that white fruit needed prompt attention at harvest, while reds benefited from patience. The seasonal signature is a shift from early dryness to spring replenishment and a balanced finish.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Red cherry, raspberry, blackberry and a touch of garrigue give the nose a generous but lifted character. The palate is dry, medium-full and fruit-forward, with fresh acidity and rounded tannin before a lightly peppery finish. Grilled pork, tomato stew and roast vegetables suit its direct southern style. Serve a little cooler than room temperature to protect the red-fruit definition.
Winery Background Domaine de Cristia's Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes comes from older family vines near Courthézon, outside the Châteauneuf cru boundary. The Grangeons' estate began in the 1950s and has held organic certification since the 2008 harvest. Their predominantly sandy soils and Grenache-led plantings shape a supple southern style; the estate describes Côtes du Rhône reds as gently fermented in concrete and kept there for roughly eight to twelve months. It is a Côtes du Rhône, separate from the estate's Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. The old-vine designation reflects selected fruit rather than a formal cru ranking.