Domaine de La Solitude CUVEE BARBERINI Chateauneuf du Pape

A Chateauneuf-du-Pape embodies all the force of a symphony. From each sip radiates the most beautiful tones. The three 'key' vines, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre are the dominant influences from which the wine draws its strength, its smoothness, its color and its robust character. Next, uncommon notes and new chords are brought out by the other grape varieties. As 'minor' tones intertwine, they create a hint of variation, completing the harmony with soft and subtle undertones. This has produced a delicious, ripe, forward blackcurrent fruit with hints of chocolate and truffles on the palate and beautifully balanced oak. Drinking very well now, it will contiunue to improve. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Domaine de la Solitude (6 x 75 cl)

Full and spicy flavour with a lingering finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Full and spicy flavour with a lingering finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Citrus Tones combined with honey; long and full-flavoured. (6 x 75 cl)

Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape by Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape by Dom. Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Raymond Usseglio's white Chateauneuf combines richly textured Grenache Blanc with the more gentle and refreshing Bourboulenc, the grape of the moment in this region. (12 x 75 cl)

A domaine is not the sum of their interests. It is the sum of their gifts. St. ExuperyÂ’s beautiful words could have been written for the Sabons, proprietors of Domaine de la Janasse. Aimé Sabon first established his cellar in 1973 and now owns a total of 50ha including 13ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The best sites are planted on a mix of galet stones, sands and clay and provide exceptional fruit. Since taking over the winemaking from his father in 1991, Christophe Sabon has set this 45 hectare property on the road to becoming the Beaucastel of the future. Tiny yields from the old vines give great intensity of fruit, while the flavours are preserved by temperature control, and expertly sculpted by judicious us of barrique. ChristopheÂ’s talent is to express the brightness and intensity of the grape, and capture all the nuances of terroir. The Grenache Blanc and Clairette in the blend are sourced from vines planted in the 1940's. 100% aged in 1/3 new barriques with lees stirring for 14 months. Between 900 and 1200 bottles made in any year so the availability is limited This is a blend of 80% Rousanne, 10% Clairette and 10% Grenache Blanc with a ripe, expressive nose of dried tropical fruits and citrus. The palate is medium bodied, silky and full of apricot and pineapple fruit with a crisp, dry finish. (6 x 75 cl)