2016 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
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The 2016 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc, a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon, has a generous, focused bouquet of Golden Delicious apple, hints of grapefruit and a touch of yellow flowers. The palate is well balanced with a slightly honeyed entry, the Sémillon playing a key role here. Hints of lemon curd and ginger develop toward the intense finish. Very fine. Drink 2019 - 2028.
Neil Martin, vinous.com (Dec 2018)
Drink 2019-2028
Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2019)
Drink 2027-2050
Decanter (Apr 2017)
Drink 2019-2024
Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com (Feb 2019)
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Domaine de la Solitude
Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon
The blend used for White Graves and Sauternes and rarely encountered outside France. In the great dry whites of Graves, Sauvignon Blanc tends to predominate in the blend, although properties such as Smith Haut Lafite use 100% Sauvignon Blanc while others such as Laville Haut Brion have as much as 60% Sémillon in their final blends. Sauvignon Blanc wines can lose their freshness and fruit after a couple of years in bottle - if blended with Sémillon, then the latter bolsters the wine when the initial fruit from the Sauvignon fades. Ultimately Sauvignon Blanc gives the wine its aroma and raciness while Sémillon gives it backbone and longevity.
In Sauternes, Sémillon is dominant, with Sauvignon Blanc playing a supporting role - it is generally harvested about 10 days before Sémillon and the botrytis concentrates its sweetness and dampens Sauvignon Blanc`s naturally pungent aroma. It contributes acidity, zip and freshness to Sauternes and is an important component of the blend.
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The 2016 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc, a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon, has a generous, focused bouquet of Golden Delicious apple, hints of grapefruit and a touch of yellow flowers. The palate is well balanced with a slightly honeyed entry, the Sémillon playing a key role here. Hints of lemon curd and ginger develop toward the intense finish. Very fine. Drink 2019 - 2028.
Neil Martin, vinous.com (Dec 2018)
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