Domaine de la Solitude

The property has a glorious past. Wines have been made at this place for several hundred years. Often the owners has had connection to the church. The three hats on the label refer to two bishops and a pope among the forefathers of the Lancon familiy. A medal on the label refers to a medal from Napoleon after the battle of Waterloo to one from the family. The three bies on the label is a family weapon from the Middle Ages.
The first member of the family in France came from Italy in 1264 to serve the pope in Avignon. His name was Barberini - the name today of the  special cuvées from the domain. The name Cornalia Constanza for a new cuvée with debut 2005 is also the name of an ancestor. 
Today the sons of Pierre Lancon, Jean and Michel Lancon, are in charge at the domain.
The next generation Florent Lancon, son of Michel Lancon has already some responsability at the domain. Cuvée Cornelia Constanza is "his wine" and he experiment with a late harvested dessert wine, Grains d'Eole.

The domain owns 38 ha. AOC Chateauneuf du Pape.
8 ha. is planted with white varieties: 30% Roussanne, 50% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette and 5% Bourboulenc.
30 ha. with  60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault and 10% other allowed varieties.

The different wines from the domain: (Blend and ageing vary depending of vintage)

Chateauneuf du Pape
2006: 55% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Cinsault and 10% Mourvedre. 
10-20% is matured in barrels for 18 months - new or used for one vintage.

Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée Barberini  
2004: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. 
25% aged in new barrels for 16 months.

Chateauneuf du Pape Cornelia Constanza
2005: 100% from very old Grenache vines. 
20% aged in new barrels for 15 months. (Debut 2005)

Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Secrete
2004: 65% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre. 
25% aged in new barrels for 12 month.

Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
2006: 30% Clairette, 50% Grenache Blanc and 20% Roussanne. 
Aged in barrels for 8 months.

Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvée Barberini
2006: 80% Roussanne and 20% Clairette. 
Aged in barrels for 9 months.

Cotes du Rhone
From 5 ha. in Gard with 50% Grenache, 30% Syah, 15% Cinsault and 5% Carignan.
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Jean and Françoise Lancon Copenhagen 2008

Michel Lancon and Christine Freslard Fête Saint Marc 2008

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Michel and Jean Lancon

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Florent and Manon Lancon at Les Printemps 2011

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Photo: Mike Pirnat