Domaine de la Solitude

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC Tradition Rouge

This is Domaine de la Solitude's historical cuvée, in production since the 1970's. It includes the entire panorama of Southern Rhône varieties including a number of rarities. Florent's approach in the cellar is very responsive to what kind of fruit the vintage gives, thus the cépage and élevage change somewhat year to year. The bouquet is prototypical CndP in all its glory, rich in garrigue and red fruit and with a heady reference to the dynamism of pre-modern varietal diversity in these wines. Round on the palate and gorgeously balanced with a lovely sweetness and natural aromas of cocoa and morello cherry. The long, suave finish is particularly liquoriced. A wine with which to learn Châteauneuf-du-Pape's essence. Drink now or age up to fifteen years. Serve at 16-18ºC.

2020: 95WS, 95DE
2021: 94JS, 92DE and featured in Matt Walls 26 value Chateauneuf-du-Pâpe to try: "This has the classic, herbal and raspberry nose which so many 2021 Châteauneufs display. Very broad, flowing and silky. Acidity feels natural and it has a soft, gently resonant finish. Very little tannin and the alcohol is balanced. A charming, enjoyable Châteauneuf to drink young. 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Counoise and a 5% combination of Cinsault, Terret Noir, Muscardin and Vaccarèse. 10% matured in barriques for 15 months."
France
Red
Biodynamic Wine
ORGANIC (VIN ISSU DE L'AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE FR-BIO-01) - BIODYNAMIC (VIN BIODYNAMIQUE CERTIFIE DEMETER)

Region:  Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley

Appellation:  Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

Varietal/Blend:  2020: 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault, 5% Counoise, Terret, Muscardin, and Vaccarèse (White and pink grapes are also present, but in very small proportions). 2021: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Counoise, and 5% array of Cinsault, Terret Noir, Muscardin, and Vaccarèse.

ABV:  14.5%

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

Cellar: This wine is vinified with indigenous yeasts in frustoconical concrete vats after double selection, using both whole cluster and de-stemmed fruit. It ages 15 months, 10% in oak and 90% in concrete, then bottled unfiltered and unfined.

CSPC:  871305

Winemakers Note:  []

What the Critics are saying:  []

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Domaine de la Solitude
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC Tradition Rouge

Region:  Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley

Appellation:  Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

France
Red
Biodynamic Wine
ORGANIC (VIN ISSU DE L'AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE FR-BIO-01) - BIODYNAMIC (VIN BIODYNAMIQUE CERTIFIE DEMETER)
This is Domaine de la Solitude's historical cuvée, in production since the 1970's. It includes the entire panorama of Southern Rhône varieties including a number of rarities. Florent's approach in the cellar is very responsive to what kind of fruit the vintage gives, thus the cépage and élevage change somewhat year to year. The bouquet is prototypical CndP in all its glory, rich in garrigue and red fruit and with a heady reference to the dynamism of pre-modern varietal diversity in these wines. Round on the palate and gorgeously balanced with a lovely sweetness and natural aromas of cocoa and morello cherry. The long, suave finish is particularly liquoriced. A wine with which to learn Châteauneuf-du-Pape's essence. Drink now or age up to fifteen years. Serve at 16-18ºC.

2020: 95WS, 95DE
2021: 94JS, 92DE and featured in Matt Walls 26 value Chateauneuf-du-Pâpe to try: "This has the classic, herbal and raspberry nose which so many 2021 Châteauneufs display. Very broad, flowing and silky. Acidity feels natural and it has a soft, gently resonant finish. Very little tannin and the alcohol is balanced. A charming, enjoyable Châteauneuf to drink young. 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Counoise and a 5% combination of Cinsault, Terret Noir, Muscardin and Vaccarèse. 10% matured in barriques for 15 months."

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  2020: 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault, 5% Counoise, Terret, Muscardin, and Vaccarèse (White and pink grapes are also present, but in very small proportions). 2021: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Counoise, and 5% array of Cinsault, Terret Noir, Muscardin, and Vaccarèse.

ABV:  14.5%

Vineyard:  Domaine de la Solitude Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition Rouge comes from biodynamic estate vineyards at 127 meters altitude. The vines grow on galets roulés over clay and sandy-marl soils in a warm Mediterranean climate. Hand harvested in 25 kg buckets.

Cellar: This wine is vinified with indigenous yeasts in frustoconical concrete vats after double selection, using both whole cluster and de-stemmed fruit. It ages 15 months, 10% in oak and 90% in concrete, then bottled unfiltered and unfined.

CSPC:  871305

Winemakers Note: []

What the Critics are saying: []

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

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E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley

Appellation:  Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

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Varietal/Blend:  2020: 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault, 5% Counoise, Terret, Muscardin, and Vaccarèse (White and pink grapes are also present, but in very small proportions). 2021: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Counoise, and 5% array of Cinsault, Terret Noir, Muscardin, and Vaccarèse.

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

Ageing: 

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  14.5%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  871305

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403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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