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  August 12, 2022 - Blend: Grenache (~45%), Syrah (~45%), and Mourvèdre
  Grenache from old vines on the high terraces surrounding the Estate
  with terroirs of quartzite pebbles and clay.
  Partially de-stemmed. Vinified in 150 hL vats.
  Malolactic in French oak barrels.
  Aged 18 months in barrels (30% in new, French oak barrels,
  rest in tank).
  14% Abv. 1,025 cases
  History: Dates back to the 1600s. Managed by Pierre Lançon in the 1970s.
  Name based on the Solitude lieu-dit, where the estate has
  35 ha of vineyards.
  Proprietors: Jean and Michel Lançon (7th gen), Florent Lançon (8th gen; son of Michel)
  This cuvee is a tribute to the Barberini family, original founders of the estate.
  First vintage was 1999.
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med deep garnet. Mature yet vigorous GSM.
  B(alance)=3: Modulated components in perfect harmony.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, spices, smoke, mocha.
  D(epth)=1: Smooth mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1]= 8/10
  
  Amazingly youthful and balanced at age 22. Bottle ex-domaine in 2019.
  No bottle funk even on opening. Subtly blossoming with 3 hr decant.
  No sign of tertiary!
  
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• western Likes this wine: 91 points

  July 14, 2019 - Good aged CNP with nice secondary characteristics.

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• peternelson wrote: 92 points

  January 24, 2016 - Blind Tasting at Roy's: Blind at Roy's: Fantastic CdP with a bit of age and showing really well. Still ripe but cooked red fruits, raspberry-blackberry notes with a spicy bramble pepper aspect with herbs and fennel; oak well integrated here with sweet coffee/cinnamon nutmeg. ample tannins and acid, with just right alc coming in at 14%. All coming together, and just starting it's second life. Guessed Cote-Rotie b/c of the reasonable alcohol and peppery notes (this does have 30% Syrah, and only 40% Grenache after all!)

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• MICHVANZ wrote: 90 points

  December 26, 2015 - Very elegant and well in balance.

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• rm97 wrote: 92 points

  November 25, 2014 - Delicious
  Perfect right now
  Great balance and length

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2000
• Type Red
• Producer Domaine de la Solitude (Lançon Père et Fils)
• Varietal Red Rhone Blend
• Designation Cuvée Barberini
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Rhône
• SubRegion Southern Rhône
• Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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• In Cellars 57 (64%)
• Consumed 32 (36%)

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