Domaine de CristiaAlain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Domaine de Cristia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de Cristia in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de Cristia in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, plum or leather and sometimes also flavors of pepper, prune or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de Cristia matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb with ginger honey, roast pork orloff or spicy crispy chicken.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Cristia's Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Aubin vert
Aubin vert blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Lorraine). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches of grapes of medium size. Aubin vert blanc can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alain Grangeon Cuvée Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine de Cristia are 2013, 2015, 2012, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine de Cristia
The Domaine de Cristia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
