Exotic and aromatic whites LOVE Thanksgiving dinner, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a better one than Domaine de Cristia's Cotes du Rhone Blanc.
This wine has always reminded me of a good Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, and the new vintage is every bit as impressive. Fresh, vibrant, beautifully expressive, absolutely delicious, and what a deal!
On sale through Thanksgiving Eve at just $15.99/bottle and 20% off the regular price of $19.99. Just 84 bottles up for grabs, and we bought it all!
Domaine de Cristia is a top-notch Chateauneuf-du-Pape producer, but their talents clearly extend to the classic white grapes of the region as well. This impressive blend of 50% Viognier, 20% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, and 15% Roussanne brings together gorgeous aromatics, lively acidity, and beautiful texture.
The Viognier leads with gorgeous notes of peach and apricot, joined by the bright citrus and floral nuances of Grenache Blanc. Clairette and Roussanne add a silky richness and beautiful texture, giving the wine real presence on the palate without weighing it down. Unlike so many white Rhones that can come across as overly ripe and heavy, this one is vivacious and fresh.
This is exactly the kind of white wine I want with Thanksgiving dinner. It has the aromatic intensity and texture to stand up to the mains and the sides, while it's bright acidity keeps you coming back for sip after sip.
Josh Spurling
Owner, Operator, Wine Monger
Table Wine Asheville
