Description
La Solitude
Gigondas Bellecoste Rouge
75% Grenache – 20% Syrah – 5% Mourvèdre
The Dentelles de Montmirail is also a land of famous vineyards. This terroir produces the prestigious wines of Beaumes de Venise (AOC Muscat Beaumes de Venise) and Rasteau, with their reds and sweet wines, and Gigondas and Vacqueyras with their Côtes-du-Rhone red wines.
Terroir & grape varieties (’22 Vintage)
- The vineyard is cultivated with the greatest respect for nature and people. The grapes come from terroirs located on the southern slope of the Dentelles de Montmirail.
- Those terroirs, among the highest of the appellation, are located between 400 and 500 meters above sea level.
- A magnificent hillside whose soil is made of red clay and limestone glow. Such soils naturally give small yields. For vintage 2019, 30 hectoliters/hectare.
Winemaking and aging
- The grapes are vinified in whole bunches in concrete tanks.
- The vatting lasts a fortnight with gentle extractions.
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The grapes are vinified in whole bunches and aged for 70% in concrete tanks and 30% in oak barrels.
Tasting notes
- The aromas of black fruits along with red fruits join the flavors of garrigue and black olives.
- Powerful tannins blend into a long finish.
Food pairing
- Leg of suckling lamb with thyme flower, ratatouille, Provençal tomatoes, lamb tagine with prunes.
Recommendations
- To be enjoyed in the 10 coming years following the vintage.
- Serving temp: 61-64 ° F.
2022 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot
2021 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot
2020 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot
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