2024 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vin De La Solitude, Domaine de la Solitude
With only 2,800 bottles produced, the Châteauneuf du Pape Vin de la Solitude comes from the La Solitude lieu-dit, with 50% galets roulés and 50% sandy soils. The blend includes 25% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Counoise, 7% Cinsault, 2% Clairette Rose, and 4% other permitted varieties. It was vinified using whole clusters and aged for 15 months in neutral barrels. The wine reveals bold aromas of black cherries, black olives, roasted garrigue, and thyme, rosemary and oregano, creating a complex, rustic character. Medium to full-bodied, it boasts exceptional length.