The 2020 Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf du Pape Renaissance is a proprietary blend from the renowned Southern Rhone sub-region of Chateauneuf du Pape in France. This red wine, closed with a traditional cork, features a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, crafted by Domaine de Cristia. It has an alcohol content of 15.0%.

Jeb Dunnuck of jebdunnuck.com awarded this wine an excellent score of 96 points, describing it as having "a slightly modern vibe due to the new oak" but also boasting "classic Provençal notes of gamey meats, ground pepper, garrigue, and woodsmoke." Dunnuck highlights the wine's "pure, full-bodied, and seamless" palate and suggests that it will offer pleasure in its youth but is best enjoyed after 2-4 years of bottle age, with the potential to keep for two decades.

James Suckling's review, penned by senior editor Stuart Pigott, gave the wine a score of 91 points. Pigott noted an intense "tar character in the nose," likening it to "the freeway is melting." Despite this bold aroma, he found the palate "properly dry and rather fresh" with a "crisp finish." Pigott also highlighted that the wine is made from organically grown grapes, advising it can be enjoyed now or held for future consumption.

Vinous reviewer Nicolas Greinacher rated the wine 92 points, remarking on its "pale ruby" color and the complex aromas of "very ripe and occasionally cooked red and black fruits, dried herbs and a cloud of oak derived notes such as cloves and vanilla." Greinacher emphasizes the wine's "full-bodied and rich" character, suggesting it needs a few more years of aging to reach its full potential.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by Joe Czerwinski, gave the wine 91 points. Czerwinski described the wine's "intriguing aromas of cedar, ripe cherries, toasted coconut and stone fruit," and called it "full-bodied, supple and easy to drink." He recommends opting for the regular cuvée for those who prefer a less oaky version of Chateauneuf du Pape.

Finally, Wine Spectator awarded 93 points, with reviewer K.B. describing it as "a sultry, extroverted style" with flavors of "raspberry coulis and smoked red currant," complemented by "cigar box and iron underpinnings." The review praises the wine's "suave texture" and "fine tannins," suggesting it is drinking beautifully now but will also hold up well in the cellar until 2035.

Overall, the 2020 Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf du Pape Renaissance is a well-regarded wine with a range of positive reviews, suitable for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.