With a nose offering lovely aromas of pear and citrus, along with a distinct toasty note, the 2013 Solarie reveals its full finesse on the palate, culminating in a silky finish marked by partial barrel aging. This Condrieu makes an excellent companion for meals and as an aperitif.
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Eye
bright yellow/gold color
Nose
highly aromatic, with notes of peach, apricot, and pear; refined and fresh
Mouth
A delicate, well-rounded palate that brings out all the fruit and aromas detected on the nose, with lovely minerality and a silky texture
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2017
Production
7,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with river fish, frog legs, fruit tart...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Gilles Barge has been managing the Côte Rôtie appellation syndicate with great dedication for many years, and naturally puts his heart and soul into producing very distinctive wines. The vineyards are located in the heart of La Blonde and La Brune, with a spectacular plantation on Le Combard, accessible only by rail, as in the German Moselle region. Julien, his son, has joined him and will further refine the estate's style, which is characterized by slightly harsh tannins in the primeurs.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star rated estate (Very high quality production)
About the estate:
Gilles Barge worked with his father Pierre from 1979 onwards, taking over management of the estates in 1994. His son Julien joined the reunited family business. The estate expanded, either through the purchase of plots or through rentals. The Côte-Rôtie vintages, which include 5% Viognier, are vinified from whole harvests and aged in barrels and demi-muids. The Combard 2009, from vines replanted since 2000 on a site with very heterogeneous soils (volcanic, etc.), uncultivated since the 1914-18 war, is presented to us in its third vintage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)