Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vin de la Solitude Blanc 2022 (9333)

Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vin de la Solitude Blanc 2022 (9333)

Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vin de la Solitude Blanc 2022 (9333)

Domaine de la Solitude - Southern Rhone
Normal: Regular Price $169.95
Special: Special Price $144.50
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Starting in 2020 the domaine now also produces a Vin de la Solitude Blanc. It too is an old-fashioned blend of Clairette, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Rosé, and the balance Bourboulenc and Picpoul.

 The 2021 received astonishing reviews. 

Kristen Bieler, Wine Advocate

This offers a gorgeous kaleidoscope of fruit -- kumquat, yellow plum, starfruit and quince -- atop a bed of silky-fine mineral notes and subtly bitter tannins. Honeyed, full and rich, with a refined texture and a very long finish edged in piecrust and toast, showing acid verve and impressive structure. Drink now through 2030. 95 Points

MW 96

Decanter Magazine

Matt Walls, Decanter

Restrained aromatics lead to a full-bodied palate with great textural wealth. Not as obviously oaky as the domaine’s other cuvées (though it is certainly generously oaked), this has some interesting grain and relief to the texture, and a long finish. Powerful, saline and well balanced despite its richness and flamboyance. Also contains 10% each of Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose and Piquepoul Blanc. This is the third vintage of this cuvée and already it's proving to be one of the most exciting white Châteauneufs available. (Drink between 2023-2034). 96 Points

 
JC 18.5+/20

Jancis Robinson

Alastair Cooper MW, Jancis Robinson

30% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 20% Roussanne, 10% Clairette Rose, 10% Picpoul Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc. Whole-bunch-pressed. Aged for 10 months in new oak barrels. Certified organic.

Tasted blind. A shy nose. There is so much concentration and intensity here – grilled nut, popcorn, butter and honey with custard. Still has a crystalline purity as well. Dense with so many layers of flavour, texture and with superb tension. A totally complete wine – absolutely superb. (AC) (Drink between 2028-2042). 18.5+/20

 
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Jeb Dunnuck

I loved the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vin De La Solitude Blanc, an exotic, floral white based on 30% Clairette, 20% each Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, and the rest Clairette Rose, Picpoul, and Bourboulenc. Ripe melon, honeyed orange, toasted bread, and minty herbs all emerge from this complex, nuanced, medium-bodied beauty, and it has good depth and richness, a great sense of freshness, and outstanding length. 94 Points

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