14-Yr-Old Languedoc: US Exclusive
2012 Domaine Les Aurelles Solen Pezenas
Go ahead and search for this bottle online. You won't find it anywhere else in the country. Domaine Les Aurelles is not your typical Languedoc producer. Run by Basile and Caroline Saint-Germain, this biodynamic estate is legendary for doing things the hard way. They refuse to use oak barrels, and they hold their wines back in the cellar until they are absolutely perfect. The "Solen" cuvée is their ultra-seductive blend of old-vine Carignan and Grenache. Instead of rushing it to market to make a…
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US Exclusive: We are currently the only online retailer in the United States offering the 2012 vintage of this wine.
Biodynamic Farming: Crafted from low-yielding parcels farmed with strict biodynamic practices.
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Tasting notes
Aroma
Wild and deeply complex. It opens with vibrant notes of cherry, rhubarb, and baking spices. As it breathes, mature, savory aromas of worn leather, earth, and cherry pipe tobacco begin to emerge
Palate
Powerful yet incredibly smooth and slick on the palate. It delivers a rich core of fruit and subtle cocoa nibs, framed by a noticeable tannic structure that has melted into pure silk over the last 14 years. It finishes with a long, fresh mineral grip that is practically begging for a rich, savory meal.
Red Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Structured
66/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
66.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
60% Carignan, 40% Grenache
ABV
14.5%
Serving
53–58°F
Window
2025–2043
Pairs with
Lamb
Beef
Pasta
Poultry
Vegetables
Try our pairing recipe: Garlic & Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops
In Detail
The 2012 Les Aurelles Solen. Perfectly cellared and ready.
Go ahead and search for this bottle online. You won't find it anywhere else in the country.
Domaine Les Aurelles is not your typical Languedoc producer. Run by Basile and Caroline Saint-Germain, this biodynamic estate is legendary for doing things the hard way. They refuse to use oak barrels, and they hold their wines back in the cellar until they are absolutely perfect.
The "Solen" cuvée is their ultra-seductive blend of old-vine Carignan and Grenache. Instead of rushing it to market to make a quick profit, they aged this 2012 vintage for a staggering 48 months in vats before it was ever bottled. This incredibly long elevage preserves the profound purity of the fruit while softening the naturally massive structure of the Carignan.
Top French critics predicted this specific 2012 vintage would become a masterpiece with time. Well, it is early 2026, and they were completely right. We secured the only retail parcel of this perfectly aged, 14-year-old gem in the United States. It has shed all its youthful edges, revealing a wine of incredible elegance, silk, and savory Mediterranean soul. If you love mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape but want a wine with more mineral tension, this is an absolute must-buy.
