Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape 2004
Region: Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France
Winery: Domaine de la Solitude
Variety: Grenache Blend

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 Mourvdre 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.

A thick textured, ripe and full-bodied wine with smooth and integrated tannins, delivering mineral, black fruits, mocha expresso and some smoke without over toasted oak. This an impressive wine showing great balance while the ripe fruit and spicy character culminate in a wonderfully long finish.

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