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Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf du Pape(2003)
- Winery:
- Domaine de Cristia
- Varietal:
- Rhône Blend
- Region:
- France > Rhône > Châteauneuf-du-pape
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- châteauneuf-du-pape, stone fruits, berry, fruit, dessert, complex, (tree) fruit, cherry, spices, herb
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June 2007
- Complex aromas of flowers, incense, ground pepper, raspberries, and cherries emerge from the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape. This dense ruby/purple-colored, full-bodied effort reveals firm tannin, loads of freshness, superb concentration, and an earthy, powerful yet elegant finish. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and consume it over the following 12-15. Alain and Baptiste Grangeon are potential new superstars from Chateauneuf du Pape, and this offering is representative of the sensational wines that have emerged from their vineyards in the northeastern sector, near Courthezon, over the read more...
- Decanter
- 3/5
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May 2008
- Plenty of sweet fruit. Notes of macerated dark fruits. Supple but with a firm structure. Drink 2006-14.
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Source:
Zachy's
- "Complex aromas of flowers, incense, ground pepper, raspberries, and cherries emerge from the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape. This dense ruby/purple-colored, full-bodied effort reveals firm tannin, loads of freshness, superb concentration, and an earthy, powerful yet elegant finish. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and consume it over the following 12-15...90-92." WA 12/04
- Wine Advocate
- 12/04
- 90-92
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January 2008
- The Wine Advocate
- 92/100
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June 2007
