Raymond Usseglio 'Cuvee Imperiale' Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France 2019
Raymond Usseglio 'Cuvee Imperiale' Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France 2019
A superb vintage across Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2019 shows beautifully now and will continue to age with grace beyond the 20-year mark. Moderate weather and slow ripening led to a vintage with excellent acid balance, concentration, complexity... all the right stuff. This wine is replete with juicy red fruit, blackberry preserves, wild herbs, and just a suggestion of a far-off autumn bonfire.
Founded in 1963 Domaine Raymond Usseglio is a third-generation family estate now led by Stéphane Usseglio, one of the Rhône’s most thoughtful organic and biodynamic growers. With old vines rooted in galets roulés (glacial & fluvial rounded stones), sand and clay soils of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the domaine crafts wines that balance southern richness with remarkable purity and freshness.
Their flagship Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottlings showcase the region’s world-class flavor and aroma led by Grenache. Aged in a mix of large foudres, concrete and amphorae.
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre
Soil: Sandy, more clay based soil with galets roulés
Farming Practices: Organic
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