2019 Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc

40% Roussanne, 30% Clairette, and the balance

Grenache Blanc and Picpoul

93-95 pts Vinous Media

$39.89/750ml

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White Rhone from the famed La Crau area

in Chateauneuf du Pape

The Estate belongs to one of the oldest families in the region, whose roots go back to the 15^th century. In the 17th century, Hélène Barberini, a descendant of the illustrious Tuscan family of the same name, married Claude Martin, owner of a vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Their grandson would give a huge boost to “La Solitude” by creating the first label for the Appellation. Thus, “le Vin de la Solitude” became a symbol of quality and began to be exported, allowing a great terroir to come into its own. Eight generations later the estate is still a family affair and is now run by Florent Lancon.

This historic cuvée of the Estate, produced since the 17th century, is a blend of different soils and varietals situated on the coolest terroirs. The Grenache blanc grapes come from the “La Crau” plateau, while the Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, and Picpoul varietals are grown in the “Vallon de la Solitude”. The Roussanne and Grenache blanc grapes are fermented and aged in barrels on fine lees while the other varietals mature in vats to retain all their freshness.