2019 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Imperiale Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils
£48.00
“Deep, rich, dark and packed with notes of roses, kirsch, cherries, spice and thyme, this is stunning from start to finish. While the wine is intense, concentrated and lusty with its 15% alcohol, there is no sense of heat as all that gorgeous, fresh, sweet, ripe, pure fruit grabs your nose and palate from the start and stays with you all the way through to its seamless finish. The wine is produced from mostly old vine Grenache vines close to 120 years of age and with the 2019, the old-vine intensity shines through here, loud and clear.”
96 Points, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“Deep, spicy and fragrant, this is a very concentrated and elegant Chateauneuf-du-Pape with remarkably fine tannins and floral delicacy alongside its earthy primacy. Mainly produced from grenache vines planted in 1901 and 1902. From Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes.”
96 Points, James Suckling
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Product Description
The Usseglio family’s journey into wine-making began with Francis Usseglio, an Italian vineyard worker who moved to the Rhone Valley in 1931. He set up his winery in 1948. He had two sons, Raymond and Pierre, who also both set up their own wine estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. From humble beginnings, the Usseglios have become a massive success. Here, we are focusing on Raymond’s story.
Domaine Raymond Usseglio was founded in 1964, by Raymond and his wife Danielle. It consists of 18 hectares of vineyard in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 5 in the Côtes du Rhône appellation. The estate’s land encompasses many of the appellation’s different microclimates and soils, from sandy soils to mineral-rich clay marl.
Raymond’s son Stéphane Usseglio took over most of the operations in 1999, making the winery a three-generation business. At the time, he was 22 years old. Stéphane has steadily moved the estate over to biodynamic farming methods, and it became fully certified organic in 2015.
The Cuvée Impériale is emblematic, standing out with a composition of more than 90% Grenache noir from century-old vines planted in 1902 on sandy soils. This wine, at once deep, concentrated and airy, is distinguished by its elegance and finesse.
Additional Information
| ABV | 15% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | Red |
| Country | France |
| Critic Score | 96/100 |
| Drink until | 2039 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2019 |
