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Domaine de Cristia Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes 2023

Domaine de Cristia Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes 2023

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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium to Full-Bodied, Rich & Velvety ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Supple, Sculpted & Velvety ●●●●●
Acidity Lively, Fresh & Juicy ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Concrete and neutral oak) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • 100% Grenache: Sourced exclusively from 50 to 55-year-old vines, which naturally limit yields and impart exceptional depth and concentration to the fruit.
  • Terroir: Grown in the sun-drenched soils of the Southern Rhône Valley, yielding classic garrigue character and deeply ripe fruit profiles.
  • Winemaking: Crafted with traditional methods focused on approachability and expressing the pure, unmasked terroir of the old-vine Grenache.
  • Elevage: Matured in a combination of concrete tanks and neutral oak barrels, allowing the vibrant fruit and delicate spice notes to integrate without intrusive wood influence.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2023 vintage offers a robust yet approachable profile (14.5% ABV), expertly balancing concentrated dark fruit with a vibrant, juicy freshness.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a deep, vibrant ruby, this old-vine Grenache bursts from the glass with expressive aromas of smoky plum, wild raspberry, and classic savory garrigue. On the palate, it is rich and velvety, showing a concentrated core of dark berry fruit interwoven with subtle peppery spice and earthy undertones. Supple, well-sculpted tannins and a lively streak of acidity provide excellent structure, carrying the wine to a clean, lingering finish of juicy fruit and delicate spice.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 60-64°F (16-18°C) in a standard red wine glass to focus the ripe aromatics and temper the alcohol.
  • Decanting: A brief 30-minute decant is beneficial to allow the savory spice notes to open. A perfect companion to grilled lamb, herb-crusted pork, or hearty mushroom risotto.

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