Southern Rhone Valley, France
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Organic
| SKU | 484220 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Blend - Grenache, Syrah |
| Listing | PWS |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB MB |
Colour
Dark with distinctive violet highlights.
Aroma
A refined and complex nose showing aromas of violets and forest fruits.
Flavour
On the palate a wine that is rich and powerful yet with a perfectly balanced and harmonious structure. A long harmonious finish.
Food Pairing
Pair with roasted game and game fowl.
More Info
The work in the vineyards is as natural as possible in accordance with the criteria of organic agriculture and the domaine received official certification from the 2008 vintage. No chemical fertlizers, herbicides or pesticides are used to treat the soils or the vines.
Ploughing and weeding are practiced according to the blocks and the yields we desire. Vines are treated with copper sulphate and sulphur occasionally blended with a nettle infusion/tea (4 to 5 times a year). Only organic fertlizer is used.
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Oct/2025
2024 -
"The 2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape starts with a decisively floral aromatic profile, mixing orange blossom and fresh violets. Raspberry and ripe strawberry notes add more complexity. Full-bodied, round and polished, the 2024 is shaping up to be an elegant Cristia that’s well equipped with potential. This doubles down with delicacy and finesse on the nuanced finish." - Nicolas Greinacher
Jeb Dunnuck, Nov/2025
2024 -
"Spiced cherries, mulberries, Provençal herbs, and pepper all emerge from the 2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape, which is based on 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah and aged 18 months in 85% concrete and 15% foudre. It's medium to full-bodied, round, lush, and textured, with sweet tannins and a great finish. This beautiful effort is going to drink nicely right out of the gate over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2025-2033."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Oct/2025
2023 -
"...the 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape is showing beautifully today, wafting from the glass with aromas of rose petals, dark cherries and subtle smoke. Medium- to full-bodied, enveloping and sappy, it’s elegantly layered, with a fleshy, sweet core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal and floral-inflected finish. A blend of 85% Grenache Noir and 15% Syrah, all sourced from sandy soils, this is a precise and refined expression of the vintage, marked by its charm and lift." - Yohan Castaing
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Aug/2024
2023 -
"Mixing 85% Grenache with 15% Syrah, the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape initiates with fragrant violets, raspberry compote and licorice. Swathed in well-rounded tannins, the full-bodied and inviting 2023 is a juicy and sexy red that finishes with a spoonful of strawberry jam on the expressive ending." - Nicolas Greinacher
Jeb Dunnuck, Nov/2025
2023 -
"Loaded with upfront sweet berry fruits, Provençal herbs, spice, and exotic flower nuances, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape is based on 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah and aged 18 months in 85% concrete and 15% foudre. It's medium-bodied, pure, and balanced, with a round, mouth-filling mouthfeel and a good finish. This pleasure bomb is best enjoyed over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2025-2033."
Decanter, Sep/2023
2022 -
"Impressively expressive, with melted down berry fruits infused with herbs – really fruity and ripe, but all well controlled and focused, with fine tannins. A lively and vibrant Tradition cuvée that should be great value for money. Mostly aged in concrete tank, with 15% in foudres."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jun/2024
2022 -
"The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ranks alongside the finest renditions of this wine ever produced at Domaine de Cristia. Bursting with orange blossom, garrigue, red cherry, strawberry and licorice, it strikes the perfect balance between opulence and freshness. Polished tannins, a seamless mouthfeel and a focused, juicy conclusion round it all up."
James Suckling, Jun/2022
2022 -
"A well-built, balanced and lively red with notes of sweet berries, dried herbs, stones and peppercorns. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and a silky core of berries on the palate. Refined and elegant, with a caressing touch challenged by a lift of peppercorns kicking in toward the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Sept/2024
2022 -
"Crafted from vines planted on sandy soils, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape from Domaine de Cristia has a vibrant, elegant bouquet of dark cherries, berries, rose, violet and lilac mingled with fresh thyme notes. Medium to full-bodied, pure and clean, it has an ample and fleshy core of fruit, suave texture and polished tannins. Comprising 85% Grenache Noir and 15% Syrah and matured for 18 months in both wooden and concrete tanks, this authentic Chateauneuf-du-Pape is worth seeking out." - Yohan Castaing
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Sep/2023
2022 -
"Looking substantially more concentrated and ripe than the 2021, Cristia's 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape (presented as a representative assemblage of the components) shows the property's hallmark floral, garrigue and red-berry notes. Medium to full-bodied, it's firmly tannic, with a long, dusty finish."
Jeb Dunnuck, Oct/2023
2022 -
"Coming all from compacted sand soils, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape is 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah raised in foudre and concrete tank. It has an utterly classic style in its ripe black cherry and almost blue fruits as well as peppery herbs, lavender, and floral nuances. It's a rich, medium to full-bodied, textured 2022 with fine tannins and a great finish."
James Suckling, Apr/2023
2021 -
"The effusive raspberry and redcurrant fruit is wrapped around the well-crafted core of powdery tannins, giving this Chateauneuf good energy and some drive. Moderate acidity for the vintage. With a bit of aeration wild herb aromas develop adding more interest. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Apr/2023
2021 -
"The pale ruby-colored 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah. It opens with bright aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, raspberry, tomato leaf, white pepper, cedar and cloves. Full-bodied, refined and framed by ripe tannins, this 2021 is a well-structured effort from the Grangeon family."
Wine Spectator, Mar/2024
2021 -
"Silky-textured, with glossy red and black fruit. Gains shape from gently grippy tannins, while crushed iron details add savory dimension. This is flecked with tapenade and fresh black pepper. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2025 through 2034."
Jeb Dunnuck, Nov/2022
2021 -
"Blackberry and darker fruits, peppery herbs, and some classic Southern Rhône leather notes all emerge from the 2021 Châteauneuf du Pape, a juicy, nicely balanced, elegant, medium-bodied red that shows the style of the vintage."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Sep/2023
2021 -
"The only cuvée produced in this challenging vintage, Cristia's 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, with the Grenache aged in concrete and the other varieties in foudres. Subtle herbal notes accent red cherries on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied and silky-textured..."
Jeb Dunnuck, Oct/2023
2021 -
"Starting with the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape (85% Grenache and 15% Syrah), this classic effort has lots of Provençal charm and character in its red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, toasted nut, and subtly meaty aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied, round, supple, and nicely textured, with ripe tannins. It will have 7-8 years of longevity."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Sep/2023
2020 -
"Looking better than it did from tank, Cristina's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape is ripe and rounded, with ample amounts of black cherries and plums, an exception to the overall red-fruited nature of the vintage. Full-bodied, creamy and lush, with a lingering, silky finish, this 85-15 blend of Grenache and Syrah should drink well for up to a decade."
Jeb Dunnuck, Nov/2022
2020 -
"The base cuvée from this fabulous family estate is the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape, which is based on 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah brought up in a mix of foudre and concrete tank. It's a fleshy, forward, delicious 2020 revealing plenty of spicy red and black fruits, medium to full body, ripe, rounded tannins, and some classic peppery garrigue and leather nuances. Drink it over the coming 8-10 years."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Apr/2023
2020 -
"The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape was vinified from organically grown grapes and aged for 18 months in a combination of foudre and concrete tanks. The 2020 bursts from the glass with ripe red and black fruits, dried herbs, tomato leaf and mint aromas. This is a medium to full-bodied, polished red with refreshing acidity and a sapid finish."
Jeb Dunnuck, Nov/2021
2020 -
"A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah brought up mostly in tank, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape reveals a medium ruby/plum hue to go with a beautiful, floral nose of wild strawberries, cherries, sappy garrigue, and rose petals. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, front end-loaded, and just about as charming as they come, it's going to offer ample pleasure over the coming 10-15 years."
Wine Spectator, Feb/2022
2019 -
"This is ripe, juicy and mouthfilling, with lots of enticing raspberry, boysenberry and fig compote flavors enlivened with anise, fruitcake and mulling spice accents. Shows good energy through the finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2023 through 2036. 3,500 cases made"
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Aug/2021
2019 -
"Vivid ruby. Aromas of mineral-tinged red berries, incense and cola are accompanied by a floral nuance that builds as the wine opens up. Appealingly sweet and seamless in texture, offering juicy black raspberry, cherry, spicecake and licorice flavors that are braced by a core of juicy acidity. Finishes smooth and long, with even tannins and lingering floral pastille and spice notes."
Decanter, Oct/2020
2019 -
"Fresh, open, spicy and aromatically precise. Not full-bodied, a very drinkable and fresh style with fine, grippy tannins. A fresh and elegant Châteauneuf to drink young."
Jeb Dunnuck, Nov/2021
2019 -
"The base 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Cristia is a terrific effort well worth seeking out. Black cherries, blackberries, ground pepper, orange blossom, and assorted spice notes all emerge on the nose, and this puppy is up-front, medium to full-bodied, and ready to go, with a soft, delicious style ideal for drinking over the coming 7-8 years."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May/2022
2019 -
"Cristia's 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape offers up delicate floral nuances, mixed berries and hints of leather. A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, all aged in tank and foudre, it's medium to full-bodied, supple but not that concentrated, made in an easy, drink-now style. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes."
Wine Spectator, Aug/2021
2018 -
"Lovely raspberry and blackberry purée notes stream through here, with anise, black tea and mineral notes keeping pace throughout. Silky in feel and lengthy on the finish, with the fruit echoing. Drink now through 2032. 1,200 cases made."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Aug/2021
2018 -
"Vivid ruby-red. Bright and energetic on the fragrant nose, displaying spice-accented red and blue fruit and floral qualities and a hint of herbacity. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering sappy raspberry and boysenberry flavors that deepen slowly through the back half. Closes long and spicy, with repeating florality and round, even tannins that come in late."
Jeb Dunnuck, Oct/2020
2018 -
"Moving to the 2018s from bottle and based on 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah brought up mostly in tank, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape sports a deep ruby/purple color as well as a classic bouquet of black cherries, black licorice, spice, and a touch of Provençal garrigue. It’s medium to full-bodied, has a beautiful texture, the upfront, front end-loaded style of the vintage, and should be drunk in the first decade of life or so."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Sep/2020
2018 -
"Cristia's 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape boasts scents of cola, garrigue, raspberries and black cherries. Mainly tank-aged Grenache, with small amounts of barrel-aged Mourvèdre and Syrah, it's medium to full-bodied, moderately concentrated and dusted with ripe tannins. The house style is one of sandy-soil elegance, and that's reflected in this entry-level cuvée, which finishes long and silky."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Aug/2019
2017 -
"Cristia's 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape features black cherries and red raspberries, accented by hints of green peppercorn. A blend of Grenache and Syrah from sandy soils, it's full-bodied and velvety, with just enough grip on the finish to give it shape and definition. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Dec/2019
2017 -
"Saturated ruby. Ripe raspberry, boysenberry and baking spices on the highly perfumed nose. In an ample, fleshy style, offering impressively concentrated red and blue fruit and spicecake flavors that take on a floral quality on the back half. Smooth and seamless on the long, gently tannic finish, which leaves behind a sappy blue fruit preserve note."
Wine Spectator, Nov/2018
2016 -
"Quite ripe and alluring, with a lush wave of raspberry and plum pâte de fruit flavors rolling through, inlaid with light anise, cinnamon and black tea notes. A subtle shiso leaf echo underscores the finish and finely beaded acidity carries it all deftly. Very long. Best from 2020 through 2035. 3,000 cases made."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jul/2018
2016 -
"Dark bright-hued red. Scents of ripe red berries, garrigue, woodsmoke and licorice, joined by a floral topnote that builds in the glass. Juicy and seamless in the mouth, offering gently sweet raspberry and lavender pastille flavors that deepen on the back half. Smooth and floral on the long, gently tannic finish, which leaves a subtle white pepper note behind."
Wine Spectator, Dec/2017
2015 -
"This is intense, with fig, blackberry and plum compote flavors rolling over one another, while worn leather, Turkish coffee and well-roasted mesquite notes form a ring around them. Overall this is rich and dense, yet there's definition throughout. Only needs time to knit fully before delivering its peak experience. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Best from 2020 through 2035."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Apr/2016
2013 -
"Vivid ruby-red. Heady aromas of candied red berries and incense are complicated by notes of lavender and smoky minerals. Supple, deeply flavored and broad, offering intense raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and an exotic floral pastille nuance. Finishes smooth, smoky and very long, with increasing sweetness and even, slow-building tannins that add shape. This is an outstanding example of a "basic" Chateauneuf, especially from a challenging vintage."
Stephen Tanzer's International Cellar, Jan-Feb/2014
2012 -
"Deep ruby. Powerful, floral black and blue fruit scents are enlivened by cracked pepper and smoky minerals. Pliant and appealingly sweet, offering lively boysenberry and cassis flavors and a hint of candied lavender. Finishes on a smoky note, with smooth tannins and lingering sweetness."