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Domaine de la Solitude Pessac-Léognan 2016

Domaine de la Solitude Pessac-Léognan 2016

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine
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4.2/5 (16 customers)

92/100

James Suckling

92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

16/20 Coup de Cœur

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

Cité

Hachette

red meat
ready-to-drink
Gem
role model
“It is bursting with ripe raspberries and Boysenberries, sprinkled with vanilla, as well as blackberry compote. On the palate, it is very full-bodied and lively, exuding a sense of freshness and balance. Great care has been taken at every stage of the production of this rising star of quality and value. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Best enjoyed starting in 2022.” (James Suckling 2019) Unbeatable value for the price!

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Estate

Domaine de la Solitude

Vintage

2016

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45 % Merlot

Regions

Gravelly soils over remarkably well-drained clay-gravel subsoils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Sorting on a sorting table, before and after destemming; transfer to vats by gravity; fermentation temperature of 30° at the end of fermentation

Livestock Farming

Aged for 1 year in barrels, with the first few months on the lees

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Intense

Nose

Very expressive notes of red and black fruits

Palate

A rich concentration of refined tannins enveloped in delicious fruitiness. Concentration, freshness, and enjoyment

Serve

At 17°C

Open

30 minutes to 1 hour before

Drink starting at

2022

Drink before

2030+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with toasts topped with smoked duck breast, sautéed porcini mushrooms, fried eggs à la bordelaise, and beef tenderloin

More information at Domaine de la Solitude

More information at Pessac-Léognan

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the wine:

A delicately spicy and fruity nose with notes of warm stone; very refined on the palate, with a flavorful body, silky tannins, and an excellent, fresh finish. Pure elegance.

About the estate:

In 1970, the sisters of the Holy Family Community decided to enhance the value of their vineyard assets by bringing in outside experts. Since 1993, under the leadership of Olivier Bernard (Domaine de Chevalier), who leased the estate’s land for forty years, a long-term renovation project has been underway. Today, the estate has firmly established itself among the leading Pessac-Léognan producers. The wines—both red and white—are consistently expressive, with an aromatic intensity that never disappoints; they are powerful, with good aging potential for the reds, yet also elegant, fresh, and well-balanced. These are wines of character that certainly make an impression.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2020 guide) Featured (Successful wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

The 2016 vintage has a structured, dense body that is perfectly suited to aging. Its delicate bouquet of black fruits will continue to develop in complexity. 2022–2025

About the estate:

The Holy Family Community has owned this estate since 1831. In 1993, the sisters asked Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier to lease the vineyard (currently 25 ha) for a period of 40 years.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 16/20 Favorite

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the wine:

The 2016 vintage is a success, taking full advantage of the vintage’s balanced character, with lovely length and fruit that remains very fresh.

About the estate:

Run since 1993 by Olivier Bernard (Domaine de Chevalier), Domaine de la Solitude—a long-standing estate in Martillac owned by the religious community of the Holy Family—has consistently achieved a very respectable level of quality. The whites are approachable and delicious; the reds, which can be enjoyed for their fruitiness, age well over the course of a decade. Prices remain very affordable.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

It is bursting with ripe raspberries and Boysenberries, sprinkled with vanilla, as well as blackberry compote. On the palate, it is very full-bodied and lively, exuding a sense of freshness and balance. Great care has been taken at every stage of the production of this rising star of quality and value. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Best enjoyed starting in 2022.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 92/100

Rated "Recommended"

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