Cuvée Vieilles Vignes
2019, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes
Grenache
Domaine de Cristia
About the Wine
100% Grenache. Age of the vines: 90-100. Aging: in barrels for 24 months. The wine can be drunk young or until 15 years.
Tasting Notes
Terroir presents clayey sand from the locality known as "Cristia". Wine Spectator describes this wine as "A strapping young wine, brimming with dark plum paste and boysenberry compote flavors that are carried by racy licorice snap and fruitcake notes. The lively back end shows a hint of barnble and a touch of tar, giving this energy and power as it courses through the finish. Best from 2023 through 2038."
Pairing Recommendation
The winemaker recommends pairing this wine with red wine meurette eggs.