Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf du Pape 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.

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.

Grangeon's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape (tasted out of tank) is a full-bodied, soft, easy-drinking effort, with hints of resinous herbs accenting black cherries. Not that rich or complex, it can be consumed on release and for up to a decade.