CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE
2024 Blanc Domaine de Cristia
| Grapes | Clairette, Roussanne |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | France, Rhône |
| Other | Certified Organic |
| District | Southern Rhône |
| Village | Châteauneuf du Pape |
| ABV | 14% |
Baptiste Grangeon works wonders with the family estate’s tiny 2.5-acre white parcel, producing an opulent Southern Rhône classic. The 2024 offers beautiful layers of ripe orchard fruit and white flowers, tempered by well-judged oak and vibrant freshness. Sits on the sandier soils of the Courthézon side of the appellation, catching just enough of the Provençal sun to yield grapes with magnificent richness. An 80% Clairette and 20% Roussanne blend, and those careful few months of ageing in demi-muids that gives this wine its calling card. L&S (May 2026)
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DELIVERY SERVICE
We offer free nationwide delivery on all orders over £150 (excluding Highlands & Islands). Express Delivery options also available.80% Clairette, 20% Roussanne. Aged for 6 months in demi-muids. Certified organic (AB Agriculture Biologique). Tasted blind. Plenty of oak on the nose, with some floral notes. The palate is ripe and layered, with well-judged acidity and freshness. Great concentration of fruit here and a richness without being heavy or overbearing. Layered and elegant.Alistair Cooper MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Dec 2025)
Domaine de Cristia
Based around Courthezon and taking the name from the lieu dit 'Cristia', Domaine de Cristia was established by Etienne Grangeon in the early 1950s with just two hectares of Grenache. His son Alain joined the domaine in the 1960s. It was Alain who slowly started to increase the vineyard holdings and plant Syrah & Mourvèdre to complement the Grenache that makes up the majority of the estate.
Today the estate is in the very capable hands of Etienne's grandchildren, Baptiste, Dominique and Florent, who joined in 1999. They have nearly 19 hectares based mainly in the sandy soils around Courthezon. All the vineyards have been certified since 2008, with a biodynamic approach also being followed.
The vineyards are mainly northeast facing so benefit from not getting too much hot sun during the early part of the day, with the sandy soils lending freshness and elegance that is the hallmark of their cuvées.
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