One of the finest producers in Paso Robles, Clos Solene is a beautiful tale fueled by the love of two people who founded this outstanding winery. Guillaume Fabre met the love of his life, Solene Fabre and they both eventually settled in Paso Robles. Fast forward to today, the Fabre Family is now a family of five: Clémentine (their oldest daughter), Jean (their middle son), and Juliette (their youngest daughter). Guillaume has named all his favorite wines after his children – Sweet Clémentine, Cuvée Jean and the arrival of Cuvée Juliette in 2019. After purchasing an estate in 2017, the family lives at the farmhouse on the property, as their boutique winery lies the west side of Paso Robles in the heart of the Willow Creek District.
I loved the range of wines that they produced. Dont miss out on the sinfully good 2020 Clos Solene ‘Cuvee Jean’ Syrah (OB, 96) which has a touch of Viognier blended in for lift. This inky, delicious wine is a stunning example of the flavor density but also bright acidity that Paso Robles can bring. Learn more about these beautiful new wines at https://www.clossolene.com Here are the outstanding new release wines by Clos Solene.
2020 Clos Solene ‘Fleur de Solene’ Red Wine- The 2020 Clos Solene ‘Fleur de Solene’ Red Wine blends mainly Syrah (52%) with smaller portions Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is very dense and decadent, with a great acid backbone. Layers of tar, garrigue, black currant jelly, and suggestions of loamy soils all brilliantly meld on the palate. Gratifying now in its full-bodied youth, savor this beauty over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2022-2030- 94
2020 Clos Solene ‘Harmonie’ Red Wine- The 2020 ‘Harmonie’ utilizes mostly Grenache (72%) with small portions Mourvèdre and Syrah. A ripe core of red fruits mingle with clove dusted Mandarin orange zest, green olives, and smoked pork shoulder notes on the palate. Finishing long, with good weight and verve, this brilliant GSM inspired wine will drink well for another decade. Drink 2022-2034- 94
2020 Clos Solene ‘Cuvee Jean’ Syrah- The deeply colored 2020 ‘Cuvee Jean’ has 3% Viognier blended in. Sourced from the Santa Maria Valley, this offers lemon blossom with black currant cordial, espresso grounds and scorched earth notes on the nose. The palate shows great underlying acidity with serious weight, displaying a massive wall of dark fruit flavors. Finishing long with loads of mouth-watering acidity, this beauty is already showing brilliantly. Drink 2022-2036- 96
2020 Clos Solene ‘L’Insolent’ Red Wine- The 2020 ‘L’Insolent’ combines Cabernet Sauvignon (71%) and a large portion of Petit Verdot (20%) with the remainder Cabernet Franc. Coming all from Paso Robles, the wine shows green bell pepper notes with huckleberry compote, mocha and tar aromas. The palate is very fresh and lithe, with a polished texture and serious weight. While obviously big, the underlying finesse really drives this wine. Give this an hour in the decanter if enjoying now. Drink 2022-2037- 95
2020 Close Solene ‘Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve’ Red Wine- The gorgeous, very inky’Hommage A Nos Pairs Reserve’ Red Wine is a stunning blend of nearly all Syrah (96%) with equal parts Viognier and Grenache. Extremely concentrated dark fruits greet you on the palate, with a silky mouthfeel. Mocha, tar, huckleberry compote, garrigue and stony undertones all round out this downright delicious Syrah-based wine that has a long life to go. Drink 2022-2036- 95