Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2017

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate 96/100 
"Still in demi-muid when I visited in June, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes looks to be another terrific vintage of this wine, 100% Grenache aged in a mix of demi-muids, new and used barriques. Hints of cedar and garrigue accent raspberries and black cherries on the nose, while on the palate, this is full-bodied, concentrated and rich. It finishes with velvety expansiveness allied to surprising energy and freshness, even a touch of cracked pepper. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes."

Jeb Dunnuck 97/100
"As always, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is all Grenache from the Cristia Haut Lieu-dit that was brought up in 30% new demi-muid. It shows more classic Grenache characteristics in its black raspberry, crushed violets, pepper, and garrigue aromas and flavors. These carry to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, concentrated wine that strays straight and focused, with beautiful tension and elegance."

Verkostungsnotiz
In der Nase reife rote Fruchtaromen mit Noten von Lakritz, karamellisiertem Fleisch, Schokolade und gerösteten Kräutern. Am Gaumen konzentriert, kraftvoll und explosiv mit Noten von Herzkirschen, reifen schwarzen Beeren (Walderdbeere, Waldhimbeere), Lakritz und einem Hauch Fleur de Sel. Schöne Textur und große Spannung im langen Nachhall. Ein grandioser Wein.

Ausbau
18 Monate in Barriques gereift. Der Wein ist nicht filtiert.

Terroir
Sandige Tonböden im Lieux-dit "Cristia" (neben Château Rayas)