| Region of production: | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Winery Location: | Bédarrides |
| Year Established: | 1600 |
Vineyard Holdings
Approximately 35 ha
Top Wines Produced
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Blanc and Rouge)
- Cuvée Barberini (Blanc and Rouge)
- Réserve Secrète
- Cuvée Cornelia Constanza
Inaugural Vintages
- 1999 for Cuvée Barberini
- 2000 for Réserve Secrète
- 2005 for Cuvée Cornelia Constanza
Average Total Production
- 120,000 bottles
Summary
Domaine de la Solitude is one of the oldest estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, as well as one of the first to have bottled their own wines (as early as 1815). The estate is currently owned by the Lançon family. All of the vineyards are located in the eponymous lieu-dit La Solitude, which borders La Crau. Some of the Grenache vines are over 100 years old, and since 2005, these vines have been reserved for the Cuvée Cornelia Constanza. The other red Châteauneuf wines are blends that are known for their high percentage of Syrah (25% in the basic Châteauneuf). Both the red and white wines are aged in a portion of new barrels.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Winemaking is semi-modern here. Grapes are de-stemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats. Since 1985, no foudres have been used to age the wines; instead, the wines are aged in a combination of new and partially used barriques.
Producer Website: de la Solitude