{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-solitude-pessac-leognan-blanc-2023-750ml","title":"Domaine de La Solitude Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Domaine de La Solitude Pessac-Léognan Blanc 2023, an exceptional white Bordeaux that showcases the finest expression of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. This wine has garnered outstanding critical acclaim, with multiple scores in the 90+ range from the world's most respected wine critics. Crafted from grapes grown on gravel soils with cooler clays, this estate wine represents the perfect balance of fruit, freshness, and elegance that defines great white Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Domaine de la Solitude Red - Bordeaux Tradition - Négoce de Vins\" style=\"max-width: 5370px; width: 574px; height: 375px; margin: 0px;\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bordeaux-tradition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/domaine-de-la-solitude.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExceptional Critical Acclaim - 2023 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling - 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"More savory and creamy than fruity, showing gooseberries, guavas and sliced apples. Fresh and round with medium body and a textured, long finish. Good energy, with a saline twist at the end. Nice phenolics and density at the end. Drink now or hold.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck - 93 Points (91-93)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Domaine De La Solitude (Pessac-Léognan) Blanc will certainly be outstanding. Based on 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon, it has bright, minty herbs, citrus, and honeyed pineapple-like aromas and flavors as well as a medium-bodied, round, plush, beautifully textured style on the palate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Independent - 92 Points (90-92)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc races out of the glass with expressive scents of fresh grapefruit, crunchy peaches, and Bosc pears leading to hints of beeswax and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate is silky, with great intensity of orchard fruit flavors and a racy backbone, finishing with great length.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter - 91 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Earlier harvest to preserve acidity from this estate with gravel soils but thankfully cooler clays as well, resulting in an easy-going wine not without some warmth, but marked by ripe pear, peach, orange zest and lemon, more fruit forward than complex – and a pleasure to drink.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate - 90 Points (88-90)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Domaine de la Solitude 2023 Blanc exudes aromas of confit citron, lemon, verbena and white fruits. Medium-bodied, supple and juicy, it's perfectly balanced with a long, delicate and perfumed finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous Media - 90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc has a cohesive and focused bouquet with green apple, kiwi fruit and light, pithy pear aromas that are neatly knitted together by the oak. The palate is a more textural white with a keen line of acidity, vibrant and fresh with a dab of ginger toward the finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sémillon\u003cbr\u003eThis classic Pessac-Léognan white blend combines Sauvignon Blanc's vibrant aromatics and acidity with Sémillon's richness and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expressive scents of fresh grapefruit, crunchy peaches, Bosc pears, gooseberries, guavas, sliced apples, bright minty herbs, citrus, honeyed pineapple, confit citron, lemon, verbena, white fruits, green apple, kiwi fruit, pithy pear, ripe pear, peach, orange zest, hints of beeswax and sea spray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, fresh and round. Savory and creamy. Silky with great intensity of orchard fruit flavors. Round, plush, beautifully textured style. Supple and juicy, perfectly balanced. More textural white with keen line of acidity, vibrant and fresh. Good energy with nice phenolics and density\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured, long finish with a saline twist at the end. Great length. Long, delicate and perfumed finish. Dab of ginger toward the finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePessac-Léognan Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an estate with gravel soils and cooler clays, this wine benefits from the unique terroir of Pessac-Léognan. Earlier harvest preserves acidity, resulting in an easy-going wine marked by freshness and balance. The combination of gravel and clay soils provides both drainage and moisture retention, creating ideal conditions for producing exceptional white Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are carefully selected and the wine is neatly knitted together by oak aging, which adds texture and complexity without overwhelming the fruit. The winemaking approach preserves the natural acidity and vibrant character of the grapes while developing the wine's textural qualities and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAging Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now or hold\u003cbr\u003eThis wine offers both immediate pleasure and aging potential. It's a pleasure to drink now with its fruit-forward character, yet has the structure and balance to develop further complexity with cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile white Bordeaux pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeafood and shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoultry and white meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads with citrus vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight pasta dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOysters and raw bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutstanding White Bordeaux\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Domaine de La Solitude Blanc will certainly be outstanding, representing exceptional value in white Pessac-Léognan. With its cohesive and focused bouquet, racy backbone, and perfectly balanced palate, this wine showcases why Pessac-Léognan is one of Bordeaux's premier appellations for white wine. The combination of critical acclaim, classic blend, and distinctive terroir makes this a must-have for white Bordeaux enthusiasts and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine de La Solitude Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2023 750ml\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51698425168155,"sku":"210000059994","price":31.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/eyns7h9sqihdzfkkr1mi.jpg?v=1776521704","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/domaine-de-la-solitude-pessac-leognan-blanc-2023-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}