La Solitude Côtes du Rhône Rouge Villages Reserve 2023
$35.00 inc. GST
Accolades:
92/100 – James Suckling
90/100 – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2021 vintage)
“Juicy and well-made, this showcases red berries, cherries, warm herbs and baking spices on the nose. It has medium to full body and fine tannins. Succulent and persistent with delicious fruit character and plenty of spices, bringing a lift of energy to the finale. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling
Tasting Notes: The 2023 vintage offers beautiful notes of black fruits, garrigue and spices. The mouth is greedy, with a tannic texture present but very fine. The opulent, round finish is undoubtedly charming. 75% Grenache, 25% Syrah. Food pairing: Leg of suckling lamb with thyme flower, ratatouille, Provençal tomatoes, lamb tagine with prunes.
Winemaking: The vineyard is cultivated with the greatest respect for nature and people. The grapes come from 3 terroirs of the northern East side of the Rhone: Rochegude, Suze and Puymeras, some magnificent clay- terroir with deep and very stony soils. Such soils naturally give small yields. For vintage 2022, 38 hectoliters/hectare.The grapes are destemmed and vinified in concrete vats. The vatting lasts a fortnight with gentle extractions. Aging takes place in vats to keep aromatic purity.
Certification: Organic
Alcohol: 13.5%
Region: Rhône AOC, France
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