Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

Complex aromas of flowers, incense, ground pepper, raspberries, and cherries. This wine dense ruby colored and full-bodied with firm tannin and loads of freshness.Excellent concentration, and an earthy, powerful yet elegant finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine de Cristia RENAISSANCE Chateauneuf-du-Pape from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Domaine de Cristia (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine de Cristia CUVEE RENAISSANCE Chateauneuf-du-Pape from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Domaine de Cristia (6 x 75 cl)

Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape (6 x 75 cl)

Raymond Usseglio's white Chateauneuf combines richly textured Grenache Blanc with the more gentle and refreshing Bourboulenc, the grape of the moment in this region. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape by Dom. Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Mont-Thabor Chateauneuf-du-Pape AC from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Chateau Mont-Thabor Chateauneuf du Pape (6 x 75 cl)

This is a rare wine, accounting for just 7% of the appellation's total output. From vines planted in sandy soil, and preferably blond sand. Produced with white grapes only: 30% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 25% Bourboulenc, 22% Roussanne and 3% Picpoul and Picardan. Crop picked and sorted by hand. Grapes destemmed, then pressed pneumatically . Temperature-controlled fermentation at 18-20ºC to obtain the fruit without technological aromas. Kept on fine lees for several months before bottling. No malolactic fermentation. Partly matured in vats and barrels. Blended and bottled early to trap all the wine's fruit and vivacious character. (12 x 75 cl)

A domaine is not the sum of their interests. It is the sum of their gifts. St. ExuperyÂ’s beautiful words could have been written for the Sabons, proprietors of Domaine de la Janasse. Aimé Sabon first established his cellar in 1973 and now owns a total of 50ha including 13ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The best sites are planted on a mix of galet stones, sands and clay and provide exceptional fruit. Since taking over the winemaking from his father in 1991, Christophe Sabon has set this 45 hectare property on the road to becoming the Beaucastel of the future. Tiny yields from the old vines give great intensity of fruit, while the flavours are preserved by temperature control, and expertly sculpted by judicious us of barrique. ChristopheÂ’s talent is to express the brightness and intensity of the grape, and capture all the nuances of terroir. The Grenache Blanc and Clairette in the blend are sourced from vines planted in the 1940's. 100% aged in 1/3 new barriques with lees stirring for 14 months. Between 900 and 1200 bottles made in any year so the availability is limited This is a blend of 80% Rousanne, 10% Clairette and 10% Grenache Blanc with a ripe, expressive nose of dried tropical fruits and citrus. The palate is medium bodied, silky and full of apricot and pineapple fruit with a crisp, dry finish. (6 x 75 cl)