Renaissance 2014, 2015, 2016…the Heart of Soliste.

Renaissance comes from one of those unique vineyard sites that truly exemplifies the Soliste philosophy and style. The hilltop vineyard has three different exposures, facing north, south, and west. This geography funnels brisk marine winds over the vines reducing vigor, extending the ripening period of the grapes, and allowing distinctive aromatics to develop. Once you have tasted Renaissance Pinot Noir, you will always be able to identify its origins. 

The ultimate ONE BARREL selection of the stand-alone 2014 vintage

This exclusive set of our SINGLE BARREL MonoClone Pinot Noirs allows you to experience the distinct clonal differences and precise vinification of the 2014 vintage. 

Sorry! The SOLITAIRE Vertical is Sold Out!
(We have created the 2013, 2015, 2016 Set as an alternative)

Solitaire 2013, 2014, 2015 …Learning from the best in Chambolle.

ONE BIG BARREL

Single Vineyard, Single Clone, Single Barrel – MonoClone®

L'Age D'Or from the Russian River Valley is aged for 16 months in 600L thick stave barrels results in a Chardonnay of great elegance, length and verve; very Meursault-like.

Sorry! The SOLITAIRE Set is also Sold Out!

Solitaire 2013, 2015, 2016…Learning from the best in Chambolle.

ONE BIG BARREL

Single Vineyard, Single Clone, Single Barrel – MonoClone®

In 2014 as the planets aligned, we decided that the time was right to put that “Bertheau” philosophy to the test. From the vineyard nestled in the redwood forest, we selected the very best grapes through multiple passes at harvest and with 50% whole cluster fermentation. We aged the wine in ONE 600 liter barrel, with this vintage we felt we it could age for an extended time…we waited, AND WAITED…for 28 Months…to create SOLITAIRE.

In 2013 as the planets aligned, we decided that the time was right to put that “Bertheau” philosophy to the test. From the vineyard nestled in the redwood forest, we selected the very best grapes through multiple passes at harvest and with 50% whole cluster fermentation. We aged the wine in ONE 600 liter barrel, with this vintage we felt we it could age for an extended time…we waited, AND WAITED…for 28 Months…to create SOLITAIRE.

Sonatera is one of those unique vineyard sites that truly exemplifies the Soliste philosophy and style. The hilltop vineyard has three different exposures, facing north, south, and west. This geography funnels brisk marine winds over the vines reducing vigor, extending the ripening period of the grapes, and allowing distinctive aromatics to develop. Once you have tasted Sonatera Pinot Noir, you will always be able to identify its origins. 

Nouveau Monde 2012, the intoxicating elegance of Pommard.

Expect great fascination from this incredibly aromatic, exotic and elegant Pinot Noir. Nouveau Monde is the pure expression of our Philosophy: To focus on a single clone to craft a wine that beautifully marries the virtues of both Volnay and Pommard.

Inspired by the great late Didier Dagueneau, Lune et Soleil is crafted from a single organically farmed vineyard. The wine is 100% pressed whole clusters and aged in a 600 Liter barrique of special thick staves to minimize oxygen transfer and there is no malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity, verve, and length.

A Tribute to Didier Dagueneau, The Master of St Andelain.

St Andelain is our homage to the incomparable late Didier Dagueneau. He single-handedly revolutionized Sauvignon Blanc, bringing it to Grand Cru status as any great white Burgundy. 

From the Exceptional 2014 Vintage

L'Eternel - Rarissime - Ulysses

Single Vineyard, Single Clone, Single Barrel – MonoClone®

*** Sorry - the Set is SOLD OUT - limited quantities of many of the 2014 wines in the set are available for order individually***

The ultimate MonoClone^® release of the outstanding 2014 vintage

This exclusive set of our MonoClone Pinot Noirs allows you to experience the distinct clonal differences and precise vinification of the 2014 vintage. 

If you remember the story of “Never Say Never” and the adventure that produced 2010 L’Age D’Or Chardonnay, we made reference to another wine called Les Cailles. From a small section of the vineyard we fermented the grapes Sur Lie in Ermitage Cigar Barrels and Puncheon for 30 months.

We embraced the opportunity and felt that from that original vineyard, we would identify a few rows that would allow us to craft a deeper wine, pressing 50% whole cluster to create more layers without losing what makes Soliste: Elegance

As followers of the Soliste philosophy are aware, in 2009 we made the decision to return to the roots of Burgundy and the craftsmanship of the Cistercian monks of Vougeot to focus on single clones from single vineyards and matured in single cooperage: MonoClone® our amazing L’Espérance, Sonatera, L’Ambroisie, Nouveau Monde and Forêt.

From this disciplined approach, we realized we had a unique and rare opportunity to create a Single Cuvee from the other great barrels from each of our vineyards. We blended the best barrels together and aged to harmonize the once separated wines to craft Narcisse Pinot Noir -- an exceptional wine of great depth, fruit concentration and elegance, a pure representation of Soliste wines.

We can sum up the 2013 Vintage of L’Espérance by simply saying that if we had taken the 5 best vintages and combined into one, this would be it. It is an irresistible wine, a “Femme Fatale,” a tour de force, Unfortunately, we do not know with certainty how or why it is that magical, it just is…This is why we make these wines, and sometimes we receive a gift.

In the end, once you have tasted L’Ambroisie, I assure you, words cannot adequately describe how you will feel. I have always talked about that our wines are crafted with finesse and elegance so they can be the perfect pairing and marriage with great food, and this is certainly true for L’Ambroisie.

L’ENFANT PRODIGUE of Soliste

The paradoxical concentration and intensity of L’Espérance embodies our philosophy: Focus on a single clone gave birth to this absolutely stunning Pinot Noir. Powerful, yet refined, what a pinot noir should be and rarely is.

If you remember the story of “Never Say Never” and the adventure that produced 2010 L’Age D’Or Chardonnay, we made reference to another wine called Les Cailles. From a small section of the vineyard we fermented the grapes Sur Lie in Ermitage Cigar Barrels for 16 months.

Les Griottes Pinot Noir has sold out in less than 48 hours. Our heartfelt thank you for your sustained support. Claude and I debated what we should do. “It’s simple Don,” he exclaimed. “Since we hold back wines so restaurants can serve older vintages, let’s go deeper into our library and bring out an allocation we’ve been saving. Now is the time.”  So we are offering 2012 Forêt MonoClone Pinot Noir, at the wholesale price of $35. It comes from the same vineyard as Les Griottes, and likewise, has been featured on wine lists in many fine restaurants.  

2019 and 2018 Soleil Rouge are Sold Out!  We found a few last cases held for a restaurant - enjoy!

Soleil Rouge is "Le Vin des Amis" – fresh, lively, served chilled to warm your heart and fill you with joy and conviviality. Enjoy with charcuterie, oysters, or our favorite, fire pit paella. Just a few cases are available – this year we will work even harder to drink them all first!