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Domaine de Cristia
Rhône Valley, France

Domaine de Cristia was established in 1942, with only two hectares of vines; at that time, all grapes were sold to négociants. When Baptiste Grangeon inherited the vineyards from his father in 1999, he was the first to bottle as Domaine de Cristia. Today, Baptiste manages the winery with his sister, Dominique, and they have gradually added vineyards over the years, to a total of 20 hectares of vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Ninety percent of their holdings are in the lieu-dit Cristia, with the remaining ten percent spread over three different areas. These parcels are comprised of varying soil-types, including sand, clay, limestone, and galets, and benefit from a cool, fresh north-easterly exposition which allows the grapes and wines to develop supple, elegant tannins. Their Syrah and Mourvèdre vines average 55 years old and the oldest Grenache is over 100 years old.

The domaine follows organic agriculture for all work in the vineyards and has been certified from the 2008 vintage. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides are used to treat the soils or the vines. Ploughing and weeding are practiced according to the blocks and the yields desired. Vines are treated with copper sulphate and sulphur occasionally blended with a nettle infusion/tea (four to five times a year). Only organic fertilizer (i.e., sheep manure) is used.

2022
Domaine de Cristia 
Grenache
IGP Méditerrannée
100% Grenache

This everyday bottling from Cristia is delicious and well made. Delight in its cheerful and exuberant juicy, ripe, red cherry fruit with a floral violet lift and balancing acidity. It possesses Grenache’s signature elevated alcohol and polished, satiny tannins on a light to medium body. It is organically grown. Dive into this with lamb chops with rosemary, a hearty beef stew, and coq au vin.

2022
Cristia Collection
Crozes-Hermitage
100% Syrah

This wine is made from 30-year-old Syrah vines from the famous northern Rhone appellation. It is medium to full bodied with flavours of berries, mostly cherries, and a hint of spice and tapenade. It is juicy and elegant, with round and fine tannins.

2020
Domaine de Cristia
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
 Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre

Deep red robe, pulling on purple. Aromas of wild strawberry-raspberry on the nose, with a spicy and toasted touch. Lots of gluttony. Fresh attack on the fruit, spicy notes that line the mouth and bring a sensual and chocolate finish.