Domaine de la Solitude Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020
Domaine de la Solitude
Domaine de la Solitude is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and this 2020 shows why longevity matters. The Grenache-led blend lets the varietal's spiced berry character take center stage, framed by the galets roulés that define the appellation's terroir.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Dark cherry and dried violet open immediately, with a garrigue-inflected herbal undertone. Faint cedar and a spiced, almost gamey musk lurk beneath the fruit.
Palate
Full-bodied with ripe blackcurrant and cherry at the core. A streak of mint-like freshness keeps it lifted, while fine-grained tannins and a toasted quality from old oak provide structure. The Grenache dominance is unmistakable—generous and warm without tipping into heaviness.
Finish
Long and savory with lingering cherry, a touch of cedar, and a stony mineral dryness.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards across multiple Châteauneuf-du-Pape lieux-dits, galets roulés soils
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with herbes de Provence and roasted root vegetables
Owned by the Lançon family since the 17th century, Domaine de la Solitude cultivates some of the oldest Grenache vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape across vineyards strewn with the appellation's iconic smooth river stones.
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