Sunday February 19th, 2023
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Four Southern Rhone Blockbuster Stunners
Blowing People Out of Their Seats!
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Only 300 cases made
Only 50 cases imported
Only 40 bottles left
From the 2019 "Dream Vintage"
Dear Artisans,
We're pleased to share with you an astonishingly rich Chateauneuf from Baptiste Grangeon's Domaine de Cristia. It's no surprise that this is another show-stopping performance from the winery, coming from the 2019 "Dream Vintage" in Southern Rhone:
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"[2019] is exceptional in its own way, combining elegance with power, and excelling over neighbouring appellations. ‘Summer was incredible, beautiful, just perfect for Mourvèdre,’ says César Perrin at Château de Beaucastel. This grape variety performed magnificently in 2019, and the Grenache was notably dark and tannic." (Decanter)
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"For the Rhône Valley, the 2019 vintage is looking extremely strong. For the reds, reports suggest that they are extremely concentrated – but very well balanced with great acidity." (Wine-Searcher)
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"Harvest 2019 in the Rhone Valley: An exceptional vintage." (Chapoutier)
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"'There are undoubtedly some stellar wines, and many producers I spoke to were enthusiastically optimistic. Several said that it was the best vintage since 2016, and it is hard to argue with that..." (Jancis Robinson)
Established in 1942, with only two hectares of vines; at that time, all grapes were sold to négociants. When Baptiste Grangeon inherited the vineyards from his father in 1999, he was the first to bottle as Domaine de Cristia. Today the Grangeon family owns just over 30 acres, spread across four different parcels: Le Cristia (which is broken into two parts, an upper and lower), Saint Georges and La Roquete. They have a number of old vines, and in a normal year they produce four Chateauneufs, a traditional red and white, and two special cuvées. Their Cuvée Renaissance comes from a blend of 60%, 100 year old vine Grenache and 40% Mourvedre, although in some vintages, a smidge of Syrah is often added to the blend. This vintage received an impressive 95 points from both Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Spectator.
There are only 40 bottles left of the vintage, so do move quickly. Be sure to look below for three more last-call must-buy Southern Rhones.
Santé,
—James Tran
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2019 Domaine de Cristia "Renaissance" Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Southern Rhone, France
95 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Dark and winey, with delicious waves of cassis, raspberry paste and plum puree coursing through, laced with licorice and tar notes that help extend the finish. Late flashes of singed anise, bitters and wood spice add an alluring echo. Best from 2023 through 2038. 300 cases made, 50 cases imported." — JM (2/22)
95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Renaissance is a bigger, richer wine based off 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre. Deep ruby/purple-hued, it has rock star purity in its cassis and ripe blackberry fruits as well as spicy oak, roasted meats, toasted spice, and chocolate aromas and flavors. A more elegant, polished wine than usual, it already has some up-front appeal. It's going to integrate its oak élevage with 2-4 years of bottle age and should have 10-15 years of prime drinking thereafter. The purity and texture here are spot on." (11/21)
16.5+ / 20 Points - Jancis Robinson:
"60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre. Certified organic. Aged for 18 months in demi-muid (67%) and new barriques (33%). Cask sample. Tasted blind. Some smoked bacon and reductive notes with a dense fruit core. The oak is full throttle and weighty in style, but I like the fruit clarity behind it. Well managed and while a big bruising style it shows just enough freshness. 2024" -AC (6/10/20)
40 bottles left in stock
Elsewhere: $72.00 btl
Online Average: $70.00 btl
Ours:
$63.99 btl
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We also just received the new 2020 vintage of Vieux Telegraphe's epic Gigondas and it's staggeringly rich as well! Click the image to read on: |
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We're down to the last cases of the 98pt Cult Clos des Papes "Mind-Blowing Star of the Vintage" Click the image to read on:
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99 Points - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider:
"Make no mistake, this is off the hook! Deep in color, the wine pops with its array of kirsch, black pepper, black cherry, spice, herbs, plum and thyme on the nose. From there the wine coats your palate with layers of opulently textured, silky red fruits with a gorgeous sense of purity and refinement. The wine is made from 100% old vine, Grenache planted in sandy soils not too far from Chateau Rayas. Drink from 2025 - 2040."
98+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 100% Grenache 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Amiral G. is totally brilliant, and I’d put it up against anything out there. Deep ruby/purple-hued, with an incredible bouquet of blackberries, ground herbs, cured meats, and peppery spice, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, ripe, seamless tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is pure Grenache magic and will most likely warrant a triple-digit score in 3-5 years and drink well for 15+. Drink 2021-2040."
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Phone → 650-917-8080
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