COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Famille Lançon
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lançon family's roots in Châteauneuf-du-Pape date back to 1264, when their ancestors arrived from Italy to serve the Avignon Popes. Direct descendants of the illustrious Barberini family, which produced Pope Urban VIII, the family honors this heritage with their historic crest on the bottle. Today, eighth-generation winemaker Florent Lançon leads the estate with a regenerative vision, championing biodiversity, polyculture, and organic practices. While 'La Solitude' is an accessible Côtes-du-Rhône, it is crafted with the same meticulous standards and biodynamic philosophy as the estate's highly acclaimed Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Lançon family are direct descendants of the noble Barberini family, which produced Pope Urban VIII in 1623.
Fact 02
The bottle's crest features three bees and papal hats, honoring the family's historic ties to the Avignon Popes.
Fact 03
Crafted using the same biodynamic standards and hand-sorting as the estate's premium Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Fact 04
Fermented in state-of-the-art concrete vats originally designed for the legendary Bordeaux estate Château Cheval Blanc.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested in the cool morning hours to prevent oxidation and are fully destemmed and hand-sorted. Fermentation takes place naturally using wild, indigenous yeasts in traditional concrete vats, with a long maceration period of approximately 25 days to gently extract color and supple tannins. To preserve the vibrant primary fruit and fresh character of the vintage, the wine is aged for 12 months entirely in concrete and stainless steel vats, with absolutely no oak contact.
