COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
PRODUCER
Mas Cristine
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Grill Du Mas Cristine Rouge is an AOC Côtes du Roussillon red wine from the Mas Cristine estate, established in 1810. The wine is produced from old vines grown on steep schist soils in the Roussillon region. The winemaking approach is low-intervention, with the estate transitioning to certified organic practices. The 2018 vintage is characterized by its richness and ripeness, especially after decanting.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate established in 1810.
Fact 02
Vines grow on steep schist slopes.
Fact 03
Moving towards fully certified organic viticulture.
Fact 04
Offers views of the Mediterranean Sea.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Grill Du Mas Cristine Rouge is produced by Mas Cristine using primarily Grenache and Syrah grapes, with Carignan also present. The vines are old and low-yielding, grown on steep schist soils. The grapes are manually harvested. The wine undergoes barrel aging for an additional year. The estate's winemaking philosophy emphasizes low intervention and a move towards organic practices, with certification achieved in 2022.
