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.
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- Grenache 40%
- Syrah 35%
- Carignan 15%
- Mourvèdre 10%
Vineyards:
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- Soil: Iron-rich topsoil over clay and limestone
- Agricultural: Sustainable
Vinification:
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- Leg of suckling lamb with thyme flower, ratatouille, Provençal tomatoes, lamb tagine with prunes.
- Leg of suckling lamb with thyme flower, ratatouille, Provençal tomatoes, lamb tagine with prunes.
Recommendations:
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- To be enjoyed in the 5 comings years following the vintage.
- Serving temperature: 60-63 ° F
- To be enjoyed in the 5 comings years following the vintage.
2021 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot
2019 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot