Vin de La Solitude 2020 - Domaine de La Solitude

Vin de La Solitude 2020 - Domaine de La Solitude

Rating : 97/100 James Suckling

Degustation by Suckling : "Extremely aromatic for a Chateauneuf with extraordinary flint, spiced bread and bitter chocolate aromas. The interplay of richness and freshness is extraordinary, and the way the crisp tannins lift the concentrated and powerful palate is no less remarkable. The grapes are co-fermented, but completely unstemmed (whole cluster) and macerated for about three months. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025."

A word from the estate: "This wine is a tribute to our ancestor Paul Martin, who was one of the first French winemakers to sell his wine in bottles in the 18th century under the name of "Vin de la Solitude". We have reissued the four original "Vin de la Solitude" labels for this wine. This wine is made according to the rules of wine making in the 18th century. Our research has shown that the blends were very different, where the Grenache grape did not dominate. The wines were composed of a large number of co-fermented grape varieties. Macerations were longer than they are today."

- Blend: 30% Counoise, 25% Grenache noir centenaire, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 5% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, 5% Roussanne, Clairette rose, Grenache blanc.

- Agriculture : sustainable

- Vinification : All grapes are co-fermented and vinified in whole bunches. This wine is vinified in truncated wooden vats.

- Each grape variety is harvested at its own maturity, the first variety being Syrah, harvested in early September, and the last being Counoise, harvested in early October.

- The alcoholic fermentation is very long.

- Tasting notes: Elegant and refined wine, tannic yet fresh. Floral nose with small black fruits and spices. Blackcurrant aromas on the palate, with subtle tannins and great length.  

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