This domain has one of the best terroirs in Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its abundance of rounded quartzite stones from the Villafranchian period. These stones absorb heat during the day then radiate it at night, promoting full grape maturity. Yielding just 30 hectolitres per hectare, the vines are carefully managed throughout the year. The grapes are hand-harvested, once each variety has reached full maturity, which is based on tastings undertaken by an expert panel. The vineyard is farmed sustainably according to the principles of la lutte raisonnée.
Domaine De La Solitude Châteauneuf Du Pape
€45.00
Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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| Colour | Red wine |
| Nose | Nose of garrigue bouquet, cistus flower, blackcurrant buds |
| Palate | Fresh and balanced mouth, with aromas of cocoa and cherry, with a long finish of liquorice |
Fact Sheet |
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| Size | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Grenache 60%, Syrah 15%, Cinsault 10%, Mourvèdre 10%, Counoise 5% |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% |
| Style | |
| Estate/Producer | Domains Pierre Lançon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Vinification | The grapes are hand-picked. After a selection of the best bunches by hand on a sorting table, the grapes are crushed and destemmed and fall by gravity in our concrete tanks ; Long maceration with gentle extractions allow to obtain velvetine yet powerful tannins, which are specific to our wines; 10 % of the wine is then aged in oak barrels and demi-muids for 15 month, 90% in concrete vats. |
| Closure | Natural cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now through 15 years after vintage. Service temperature : 16-18 °C |
