Domaine Cristia Vin de Pays Grenache 2008
by Baptiste Grangeon

  • Domaine de Cristia is run by brother and sister combo Dominique and Baptiste
  • Wine Advocate dubbed them the "new superstars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape" in 2003, backed up by 95 Parker Points for their 2005 / 2006 vintages
  • This is a bargain. Appellation Controlee quality at vin de very ordinary prices!

Baptiste Grangeon

Baptiste Grangeon

Baptiste Grangeon

"Me and my brother, Baptiste, are the third generation of our family working at Domaine de Cristia. We started working here back in 1999, taking over from my father. The soils were in excellent condition thanks to Dad's biodynamic conception of agriculture. But trying to change old mentalities was a challenge! After our first few vintages, we really found our own style in 2003. That vintage produced some wonderful wine, and The Wine Advocate called us the 'New Superstars from Chateaueuf-du-Pape'. Winemaking is something I'm truly passionate about. And I love working with my brother Baptiste, who is an engine of energy, ideas, positivity and reassurance. But if I wasn't making wine, I'd be a professor of history, or an intrepid explorer a la Indiana Jones!"


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Map of France
Grape
Shiraz, Grenache & Other Spicy Reds
Style
Big Reds
Alc. Percentage
13.00%
Vintage
2008
Bottle Size
75cl

88% of 1041 would buy again
Is it value for money?
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Found a bottle in garage other day. didnt last long! Rather pale but fruit.

Alun 18:01 06/03/2011 Comment

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Really yummy wine which we throughly enjoyed.

Anni 13:34 14/04/2010 Reply

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Just tried the new vintage of this wine and it's just as good as the 2007. It's a well balanced wine not too heavy. A nice smooth wine with not too much tannin and a spicy plumy flavour with a hint of black pepper on the back of the throat.
One of my favourite wines.

Francesca 13:27 01/04/2010 Comment

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A bit young really. This should improve in 12-18 months. That said, it is no more than you'd expect from this type of wine, so I wasn't especially excited by it. A good, sound grenache - but that's all.

Gareth 00:55 08/03/2010 Comment

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A bit young really. This should improve in 12-18 months. That said, it is no more than you'd expect from this type of wine, so I wasn't especially excited by it.

Gareth 00:53 08/03/2010 Comment

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