Galloni (93 points):
"The 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ranks alongside the finest renditions of this wine ever produced at Domaine de Cristia. Bursting with orange blossom, garrigue, red cherry, strawberry and licorice, it strikes the perfect balance between opulence and freshness. Polished tannins, a seamless mouthfeel and a focused, juicy conclusion round it all up."
Decanter (93 points):
"Impressively expressive, with melted down berry fruits infused with herbs – really fruity and ripe, but all well controlled and focused, with fine tannins. A lively and vibrant Tradition cuvée that should be great value for money."
Wine Spectator (93 points):
"Velvety and seductive, with smoothly polished tannins holding up ripe red currant and cherry flavors edged in iron and baking spices. A bitter cherry pit note at the end contributes to the focused, dry finish, which stretches out. Best from 2026 through 2040."
The Wine Cellar Insider (93 points):
"Peppery raspberries, flowers, cherries, and licorice form the perfume. The palate continues along that same line with soft, refined, fresh, and fruity, raspberries, strawberries, and, sweet, peppery, juicy kirsch. This is going to be delicious on release. Drink from 2025-2035."