Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Barberini Blanc 2023 750ml

#74 in Top 100 Cellar Selections, 2025. Energetic and generous, the nose offers beautiful pear and peach fruit with light salinity and alluring floral notes—signature traits of these wines. The palate reveals fresh toasted almond balancing pure orchard fruit, finishing with delicate sweet baking spice. Well balanced, this wine is enjoyable now but will cellar well through 2032+. (Cellar Selection)

• Country: France
• Region: Rhone Valley
• Appellation: Chateauneuf Du Pape
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 14.0%

Varietal

White Rhone Blend

Rhone white blend wines, originating from France’s Rhone Valley, exemplify a captivating interplay of grape varieties that contribute to their unique character. Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Grenache Blanc are key players in these blends, each bringing distinct aromas and flavors. What makes Rhone white blends unique is their aromatic complexity, offering a spectrum from floral and stone fruit notes to honeyed richness.

The Northern Rhone produces exquisite whites like Condrieu, where Viognier takes center stage, delivering floral and apricot nuances. In the Southern Rhone, blends such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc showcase a harmonious mix of Marsanne, Roussanne, and other varieties, resulting in wines with depth and structure.

Rhone white blends are celebrated for their ability to evolve with age, displaying increased complexity. Whether enjoyed in their youth for their freshness or aged for added richness, these wines invite enthusiasts to appreciate the artistry of blending and the diverse terroirs that define the Rhone Valley’s winemaking landscape.