Description

La Solitude
Côtes-du-Rhône Villages
Reserve Rouge

 

 

Terroirs & grape varieties: 
The vineyard is cultivated with the greatest respect for nature and people. The grapes come from terroirs of the upper terrace bordering the Rhône, a magnificent clay–lime terroir with deep and very stony soils. Such soils naturally give small yields. For vintage 2020, 30 hectoliters/hectare.

• • Grenache 40%
  • Syrah 35%
  • Carignan 15%
  • Mourvèdre 10%

Vineyards:

• • Soil: Iron-rich topsoil over clay and limestone
  • Agricultural: Sustainable

Vinification:

• • The grapes are destemmed and vinified in concrete vats.
  • The vatting lasts a fortnight with gentle extractions.
  • Aging takes place in vats to keep aromatic purity.

Tasting Note:

• • The 2021 vintage offers beautiful notes of black fruits, garrigue and spices.
  • The mouth is greedy, with a tannic texture present but very fine.
    
  • The opulent, round finish is undoubtedly charming.

Food pairing:

• • Leg of suckling lamb with thyme flower, ratatouille, Provençal tomatoes, lamb tagine with prunes.
    

Recommendations: 

• • To be enjoyed in the 5 comings years following the vintage.
    
  • Serving temperature: 60-63 ° F

 

2021  | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot

2019  | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot