Domaine de la solitude 2019
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What is true for Chevalier is true for Domaine de La Solitude… Thanks to the warm gravel soils of the Domaine, very favorable to the maturation of Cabernet, we are directing the definition of the wines towards a deeper, more complex structure, in accordance with the identity of the greatest vintages of the region
The 30 ha of red vines are harvested manually at perfect maturity by a large team, so as to intervene as quickly as possible depending on the weather conditions, without “chasing the harvest”. An optimal choice extended by an initial careful sorting in the vineyard and transport of the harvest in crates.
Upon receipt, an initial sorting is carried out on a vibrating and draining table. The second sorting is carried out on whole bunches before gentle destemming. Finally, a third optical sorting on grains selects a very pure “real caviar”, ready to be vinified. Gravity-loading in vats prevents oxidation of the harvest and respects the integrity of the skins.
Initiated in 2009 and largely confirmed since then, the choice of a concrete vat accredits the recognized qualities of this material both in the areas of isothermy and gas exchanges and in terms of the natural character of its components. The variable size of the vats, rather small, meets the requirements of plot harvesting.
The development of the harvest requires adapted, thoughtful and precise vinification. This is done while respecting the complexity of the fruits, in balance and refinement, without excess extraction and temperature, and the sensitivity of the grape varieties is taken into account in the processes of pumping over and manual punching down.
A sufficiently long maceration, again without excess temperature, brings out the finesse of the tannins, the freshness of the fruit and the expression of the complexity of the terroir.
During a 14-month aging in French oak barrels, the wine refines and asserts itself, clarifies, stabilizes and harmonizes, under the control of the cellar master. During this time it is tasted grape variety by grape variety and finally assembled. At the end of the aging it is ready for bottling
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