The wine estate “Domaine de la Solitude” belongs to one of the oldest families of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with roots going back to the 15th century. In the 17th century, Hélène Barberini, a descendant of the illustrious Tuscan family of the same name, married Claude Martin, owner of a vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Their grandson would give a huge boost to “La Solitude” by creating the first label for the appellation. Thus, “le Vin de la Solitude” became a symbol of quality and began to be exported, allowing a great terroir to come into its own. Eight generations later the estate is still a family affair and is now run by Florent Lancon.
This historic Cuvee Tradition, produced since the 17th century, is a blend of different terroirs ranging from safres to the huge rounded river pebbles. The terroirs of safres give it finesse and elegance, while the soil with rounded pebbles bring power and structure. It is a blend of 3 major varietals: Grenache noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, but also of all the 13 varietals authorised by the Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, in smaller proportions.
