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A charcuterie board with aged cheddar and salami brings out the wine's baking-spice complexity

Domaine de Cristia Cotes Du Rhone bourbon This is a producer whoseDomaine de Cristia Cotes Du Rhne is an organic Southern Rhne red blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvdre at 14% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Sourced from vines in Courthzonon the doorstep of Chteauneuf du Papethis wine draws on some seriously old plant material, with Syrah and Mourvdre vines averaging 55 years and the oldest Grenache exceeding 100 years. The 2017 vintage earned a Gold medal at the Sakura Awards. Quick Facts: ABV: 14% Origin: Courthzon,