2007 Domaine de Cristia CNP Renaissance

Producer:
Domaine de Cristia
Origin:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, Rhone/southern France, FRANCE,
Wine colour:
red
Wine style:
dry
Dominant grape:
Grenache/Garnacha
Closure style:
cork
Maturity:
drink or keep
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Size/Price 12x75cl 75cl £567.38 inc
£450.00 ib		 £51.01 inc
 		  
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Robert Parker:

The monster wine is the inky purple-colored 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Renaissance. This wine has only been made by Baptiste in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007. It is a blend of 60% Grenache and 30% Mourvedre, with the balance Syrah from 50- to 100-year-old vines. Despite the fact that there is only 30% Mourvedre in the blend, it seems to be the Mourvedre that dominates the wine at this stage of its development. It is very tannic, but the tannins are sweet and ripe, and the color an opaque purple. The wine displays notes of roasted meats, incense, and flowers, in a super-powerful, layered, multi-dimensional style. However, patience is required, despite the fact that this is a softer, more supple version of the behemoth that Cristia produced with this cuvee in 2005. Anticipated maturity. 2015-2030. 94+ points

Scores

94+ points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 2009