2024 Domaine de La Solitude Rouge Côtes Du Rhone AOC, Rhone Valley, France

Domaine de la Solitude is one of the Rhône Valley’s most historic estates — founded in 1264 and managed by the Lançon family for generations. Best known for their celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, the domaine also produces this exceptional Côtes du Rhône Rouge — a classic southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre that delivers the elegance and depth of a much more expensive wine. Over 50% of the grapes come from Côtes du Rhône Villages vineyards, grown in the stony limestone and clay soils typical of the southern Rhône, and crafted at the cutting edge of wine technology while maintaining the traditional winemaking methods that have defined this estate for over seven centuries. Currently managed by Florent Lançon, this is a wine of genuine pedigree at an outstanding price.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Beautiful ruby color with intense aromas of ripe red fruits, black pepper, and spice on the nose. The palate is supple and generous, revealing spicy Grenache flavors, a hint of meatiness, and wild herbs on the finish. Fine and elegant tannic structure. The finish is long, opulent, and charming, featuring notes of black pepper, licorice, and sun-baked stones. Cellar-worthy for up to five years.

• Origin – Côtes du Rhône AOC, Rhône Valley, France (over 50% from Côtes du Rhône Villages vineyards; stony limestone and clay soils)
• Producer – Domaine de la Solitude (Famille Lançon); historic estate founded 1264; currently managed by Florent Lançon; renowned for Châteauneuf-du-Pape
• Varietal – 45% Grenache Noir, 45% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
• Style – Dry red wine (full-bodied; traditional and cutting-edge winemaking; cellar-worthy up to 5 years)
• ABV – 13.5%

Food Pairing

The ripe red fruit, black pepper, wild herbs, and sun-baked stone character of this Côtes du Rhône Rouge make it one of the most food-versatile southern French reds you can pour. Pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, lamb chops, and herb-roasted pork. The Grenache’s spice and the Syrah’s meatiness make it a wonderful companion for cold meats, charcuterie, and hearty stews. Also excellent alongside Italian dishes, Asian cuisine (especially sweet and sour), and a wide range of cheeses. A natural for family gatherings, Friendsgiving, and any occasion that calls for a generous, crowd-pleasing southern Rhône red. Enjoy now or cellar up to five years. Serve at 62–66°F.

Occasion

This is your go-to southern Rhône red — the bottle for family gatherings, Friendsgiving, weeknight dinners, and gifting the red wine enthusiast who appreciates the depth, elegance, and history of a great Côtes du Rhône from one of the valley’s most storied estates. Over 760 years of winemaking heritage in every glass, at an outstanding everyday price.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Domaine de la Solitude is a historic estate in the Rhône Valley dating back to 1264 — one of the oldest continuously operating wine estates in France. The Lançon family has managed the estate for generations, and it is currently led by Florent Lançon. The domaine is best known for its celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, but also produces high-quality Côtes du Rhône wines of exceptional value and character. The Côtes du Rhône Rouge is crafted from grapes grown in the stony limestone and clay soils typical of the southern Rhône Valley, with over 50% sourced from Côtes du Rhône Villages vineyards. The estate operates at the cutting edge of wine technology while maintaining the traditional winemaking methods that have defined Domaine de la Solitude for over seven centuries — a rare and remarkable balance of heritage and innovation.

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