Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf Rhone Wine Complete Guide

Raymond Usseglio

Learn everything about Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting notes, wine and food pairings, best vintages, a history of the property, information on the vineyards, and winemaking. If you want to read about other important wineries and winemakers from the Rhone valley: Links to all Rhone Valley Wine Producer Profiles

Domaine Raymond Usseglio History, Overview

Domaine Raymond Usseglio is a different estate than Domaine Pierre Usseglio, which is owned by his brother. Francis Usseglio moved to the Rhone from Italy in 1931. It took until 1948 before Francis Usseglio created his own winery. Francis Usseglio had two sons, Pierre Usseglio and Raymond Usseglio.

Pierre Usseglio took over the family estate and Raymond Usseglio created his own winery using his name in 1964. As soon as Domaine Raymond Usseglio was created, the estate was bottling and selling their own wine, which was not a common practice in those days.

Today, the current generation of the Usseglio family, headed by Stephane Usseglio, continues to manage the Domaine in the Southern Rhone Valley.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking

Domaine Raymond Usseglio owns 18 hectares of vines in Chateauneuf du Pape. Three hectares of vines are used for grapes planted to produce Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc. The remaining 15 hectares are devoted to growing red, Chateauneuf du Pape varietals.

Their vines are well placed, primarily in two locations, with 50% of their vines planted in the famous La Crau vineyard, with the remaining vines situated close to the ancient castle of the Pope. Most of their vines are on average close to 60 years of age. But they do have old vines, some of which are more than 100 years of age.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio also owns 5 hectares in the Cotes du Rhone appellation and another 3 hectares of vines that are classified as IGP. All the vineyards in Chateauneuf are farmed using sustainable, biodynamic farming techniques.

The best vintages of Domaine Raymond Usseglio are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2001, 2000 and 1998.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio produces 3 red Chateauneuf du Pape wines and 3 white Chateauneuf du Pape wines.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape – The blend varies, but it is often close to 75% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah, 3% Counoise and 2% Cinsault. The vines are in a myriad of different terroirs with rocks, stones, clay, sand, and limestone soil.

The vines are planted in l’Arnesque, Bois Senechaux, Cabrieres, Charbonnieres, Palestor, les Terres Blanches and the le Tresquoys, lieux-dits. The wine is aged in a combination of cement vats, foudres and a small amount French oak barrels for an average of 18 months. 3,500 cases are produced each year.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Cuvee Imperiale – 95% old vine Grenache and 5% other varieties. The Grenache vines are more than 100 years old. They were planted in 1902. The terroir is sand with some rocks and stones in the soil.

The vines are planted in the Piallon, Grand Pierre and Girardette lieux-dits. The wine is vinified and then aged in cement vats for an average of 18 months prior to bottling. The production is on average only 250 cases per year. The wine was first produced in 1985.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio La Part des Anges – 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah create the blend. The terroir is rocks and sandy soils. The vines are planted in the le Mourre de Gaud and Les Terres Blanches vineyards.

The wine is aged in an average of 80%, French oak barrels and in tanks. The wine made its debut with the 2007 vintage. The production is quite small at close to 200 cases per vintage.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Cuvee Girad is a special Cuvee produced for the American Importer, Weygandt-Metzler, which is an old vine, Grenache-dominated wine blended with Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Counoise.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc – 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 20% Clairette and 10% Bourboulenc. Close to 900 cases are are produced each year.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Reserve Roussanne – The 100% old vine Roussanne is vinified and aged in 100% new, French oak barrels. The vines are more than 40 years of age. The wine is not made in every vintage. And when it’s produced, not much is made as the average production is close to 90 cases.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Reserve Pure is made from 100% Roussanne as the name implies. The vines were planted in 1985.

When to Drink Domaine Raymond Usseglio, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Domaine Raymond Usseglio can be enjoyed on the young side with 1 hour or a bit more of decanting. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio is usually better with 3-4 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 4-15 years after the vintage.

Serving Domaine Raymond Usseglio with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Domaine Raymond Usseglio is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, grilled meats, barbecue, and cassoulet. Domaine Raymond Usseglio is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant, and tomatoes.

The white wine of Domaine Raymond Usseglio is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

Domaine Raymond Usseglio also produces wine from 5 hectares of vines they own in the Cotes du Rhone appellation.

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Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Wine Tasting Notes

33 Vintages 104,501 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating

2021
94
Spicy, peppery, black raspberries, flowers, smoky herbs, and kirsch notes are all over the aromatics. The palate is even better with its layers of sweet, ripe, dark red fruits, spices, herbs, elegant, supple-textures, and freshness. The finish delivers lift, and energy to the peppery, red fruits. The wine is produced from 100% old vine Grenache from vines up to 120 years of age. Drink from 2024-2037.

Spicy, peppery, black raspberries, flowers, smoky herbs, and kirsch notes are all over the aromatics. The palate is even better with its layers of sweet, ripe, dark red fruits, spices, herbs, elegant, supple-textures, and freshness. The finish delivers lift, and energy to the peppery, red fruits. The wine is produced from 100% old vine Grenache from vines up to 120 years of age. Drink from 2024-2037.

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2021
94
One of the darker wines of the vintage, its blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah works well this year. Smoke, flowers, spice, meat, espresso, incense, and dark red fruits in the nose get even better on the palate. The wine is lush, with a nice depth of flavor, richness, elegance, length, freshness, and minerality in the finish. Drink from 2025 - 2037.

One of the darker wines of the vintage, its blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah works well this year. Smoke, flowers, spice, meat, espresso, incense, and dark red fruits in the nose get even better on the palate. The wine is lush, with a nice depth of flavor, richness, elegance, length, freshness, and minerality in the finish. Drink from 2025 - 2037.

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2021
93
Garrigue, pepper, flowers. and spicy red fruits start the wine off. Things get even better with all of the soft, elegant, sweet, spicy, red and dark red, peppery berries on the palate and in the soft, lush, finish. Drink from 2024-2032.

Garrigue, pepper, flowers. and spicy red fruits start the wine off. Things get even better with all of the soft, elegant, sweet, spicy, red and dark red, peppery berries on the palate and in the soft, lush, finish. Drink from 2024-2032.

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2021
92
Medium-bodied, elegant, soft, forward, fresh, and fruity, with a refined, soft, sweet, pure edge to its kirsch and strawberry core of fruits. This should be delicious to enjoy on release. Drink from 2024-2030.

Medium-bodied, elegant, soft, forward, fresh, and fruity, with a refined, soft, sweet, pure edge to its kirsch and strawberry core of fruits. This should be delicious to enjoy on release. Drink from 2024-2030.

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2020
95
Flowers, red and black cherries, kirsch and plums are all over the place here. On the palate the wine is medium/full-bodied, earthy and fresh. There is lift, depth of flavor and a strong sensation of black pepper, crushed rocks, stones and sweet, lively red fruits with a touch of chocolate in the finish. From vines close to 120 years of age, the old-vine intensity defines the wine. Drink from 2024-2040.

Flowers, red and black cherries, kirsch and plums are all over the place here. On the palate the wine is medium/full-bodied, earthy and fresh. There is lift, depth of flavor and a strong sensation of black pepper, crushed rocks, stones and sweet, lively red fruits with a touch of chocolate in the finish. From vines close to 120 years of age, the old-vine intensity defines the wine. Drink from 2024-2040.

1,823 Views   Tasted
2020
92
On the floral side of the style range with a palate loaded with chocolate, garrigue-tinged red fruits, spice and cherries. Round, creamy and fresh, the vibrancy in the fnish with all the sweet, ripe, red fruits is already showing well. Drink from 2022-2032.

On the floral side of the style range with a palate loaded with chocolate, garrigue-tinged red fruits, spice and cherries. Round, creamy and fresh, the vibrancy in the fnish with all the sweet, ripe, red fruits is already showing well. Drink from 2022-2032.

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2019
96
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% ABV, 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. Drink from 2024 - 2040

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% ABV, 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. Drink from 2024 - 2040

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2019
96
With strong floral notes to kick things off, the wine quickly moves to its core of earth, herbs, kirsch and black raspberries. Elegant, soft and silky, medium/full-bodied with a gorgeous sense of purity to its range of fruits, this is going to drink well relatively early. Drink from 2023 - 2036

With strong floral notes to kick things off, the wine quickly moves to its core of earth, herbs, kirsch and black raspberries. Elegant, soft and silky, medium/full-bodied with a gorgeous sense of purity to its range of fruits, this is going to drink well relatively early. Drink from 2023 - 2036

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2019
95
Deep, dark, meaty, spicy and dense, the wine is intensely concentrated, lush, rich and polished. A bit oaky at the outset, that should fade with age as all the layers of ripe, earthy, spicy, peppery, dark red fruits emerge. The wine is full-bodied, powerful and impressive, but it needs time for the oak to integrate. Give it 6-8 years in the cellar and this could be even better. With its blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, this should age quite nicely. Drink from 2025 - 2040

Deep, dark, meaty, spicy and dense, the wine is intensely concentrated, lush, rich and polished. A bit oaky at the outset, that should fade with age as all the layers of ripe, earthy, spicy, peppery, dark red fruits emerge. The wine is full-bodied, powerful and impressive, but it needs time for the oak to integrate. Give it 6-8 years in the cellar and this could be even better. With its blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, this should age quite nicely. Drink from 2025 - 2040

2,445 Views   Tasted
2019
92
Peppery kirsch, flowers, black raspberries, and herbs are what you find, before getting to all the fresh, spicy, red berries, olives, and touches of leafy herbs in the finish. Drink from 2022-2033.

Peppery kirsch, flowers, black raspberries, and herbs are what you find, before getting to all the fresh, spicy, red berries, olives, and touches of leafy herbs in the finish. Drink from 2022-2033.

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2019
92
Raspberries, herbs, flowers, roasted red plums and peppery kirsch aromatics pop up easily. Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh and refined, the wine focuses on its purity and balance, leaving you with layers of sweet, spicy red berries and pit fruits. Drink it young, or age it a few years, this is a beauty. Drink from 2022 - 2033

Raspberries, herbs, flowers, roasted red plums and peppery kirsch aromatics pop up easily. Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh and refined, the wine focuses on its purity and balance, leaving you with layers of sweet, spicy red berries and pit fruits. Drink it young, or age it a few years, this is a beauty. Drink from 2022 - 2033

1,736 Views   Tasted
2018
97
From vines close to 120 years of age, the old-vine intensity shines through here, loud and clear. Concentrated, lush, rich and floral, the beautiful, ripe kirsch notes shine on the nose. Silky and rich on the palate, the finish, with its fresh, sweet cherries, strawberry and kirsch go on and on. The fruit displays good purity and vibrancy.

From vines close to 120 years of age, the old-vine intensity shines through here, loud and clear. Concentrated, lush, rich and floral, the beautiful, ripe kirsch notes shine on the nose. Silky and rich on the palate, the finish, with its fresh, sweet cherries, strawberry and kirsch go on and on. The fruit displays good purity and vibrancy.

4,278 Views   Tasted
From vines close to 120 years of age, the old-vine intensity shines through here, loud and clear. Concentrated, lush, rich and floral, the beautiful, ripe kirsch notes shine on the nose. Silky and rich on the palate, the finish, with its fresh, sweet cherries, strawberry and kirsch go on and on. The fruit displays good purity and vibrancy.

From vines close to 120 years of age, the old-vine intensity shines through here, loud and clear. Concentrated, lush, rich and floral, the beautiful, ripe kirsch notes shine on the nose. Silky and rich on the palate, the finish, with its fresh, sweet cherries, strawberry and kirsch go on and on. The fruit displays good purity and vibrancy.

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2018
95
Meaty, earthy, lush, round, full-bodied, spicy and fleshy with a focus on its dark red fruits, pepper, barbecue and espresso notes. The wine is concentrated, full and deep, as well as lusciously textured and tannic. Give it 6-8 years in the cellar and this could be even better. With its blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, this should age quite nicely.

Meaty, earthy, lush, round, full-bodied, spicy and fleshy with a focus on its dark red fruits, pepper, barbecue and espresso notes. The wine is concentrated, full and deep, as well as lusciously textured and tannic. Give it 6-8 years in the cellar and this could be even better. With its blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, this should age quite nicely.

2,912 Views   Tasted
2018
92
Floral, fresh and forward, with a juicy, fresh, bright red fruit character on the nose and mouth. You can enjoy this on release for its open, juicy red cherry charm and medium-bodied, silky textures.

Floral, fresh and forward, with a juicy, fresh, bright red fruit character on the nose and mouth. You can enjoy this on release for its open, juicy red cherry charm and medium-bodied, silky textures.

2,535 Views   Tasted
2018
92
Rich, oily textured and loaded with creamy pineapples, white peach, flowers and vanilla, give the wine a few years in the cellar to allow the oak to better integrate.

Rich, oily textured and loaded with creamy pineapples, white peach, flowers and vanilla, give the wine a few years in the cellar to allow the oak to better integrate.

3,176 Views   Tasted
2018
91
Sold as a Vin de France because the grapes come from separate appellations, Chateauneuf du Pape and Lirac, this early drinking, personality-driven charmer offers up a blast of richly-textured black cherries, plums and herbs as soon as the wine hits your glass. Round and fruity with good weight and texture, this is already just great to drink.

Sold as a Vin de France because the grapes come from separate appellations, Chateauneuf du Pape and Lirac, this early drinking, personality-driven charmer offers up a blast of richly-textured black cherries, plums and herbs as soon as the wine hits your glass. Round and fruity with good weight and texture, this is already just great to drink.

2,815 Views   Tasted
2018
90
Medium-bodied, forward, early-drinking, round, soft-textured, open, black cherry and dark kirsch filled wine with nice sweetness to the pepper tinged fruits. This is fully ready to go.

Medium-bodied, forward, early-drinking, round, soft-textured, open, black cherry and dark kirsch filled wine with nice sweetness to the pepper tinged fruits. This is fully ready to go.

2,201 Views   Tasted
2017
95
The dramatic floral bouquet blended with a boatload of sweet kirsch on the nose sets this in the right direction. On the palate, the wine is sweet, fresh, and fruity with layers of ripe raspberries, red plums, spice and thyme. Drink from 2022-2037.

The dramatic floral bouquet blended with a boatload of sweet kirsch on the nose sets this in the right direction. On the palate, the wine is sweet, fresh, and fruity with layers of ripe raspberries, red plums, spice and thyme. Drink from 2022-2037.

2,975 Views   Tasted
2016
96
Intensity matched with density, length, freshness and complexity lets everything shine here. The dark, sweet, herbal kirsch, hints of flowers, crushed rocks and more sweet cherries is found on the nose and palate. Give this just a few years to come together,

Intensity matched with density, length, freshness and complexity lets everything shine here. The dark, sweet, herbal kirsch, hints of flowers, crushed rocks and more sweet cherries is found on the nose and palate. Give this just a few years to come together,

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2015
94
The wine was produced from 95% old vine Grenache and a field blend of assorted, allowable varietals, the wine is full bodied, concentrated, lushly textured and loaded with polished, fresh, ripe, sweet fruits with silky tannins. The luscious textures in finish really seal the deal.

The wine was produced from 95% old vine Grenache and a field blend of assorted, allowable varietals, the wine is full bodied, concentrated, lushly textured and loaded with polished, fresh, ripe, sweet fruits with silky tannins. The luscious textures in finish really seal the deal.

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2015
93
Dark in hue, which tips you off to the wines, dark, red fruit profile, the oak at the moment stands out. As it fades, you should find more spicy, dark red fruits, polished, tannins and length that does not want to quit. Produced from blending 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, the wine requires cellaring before everything comes together.

Dark in hue, which tips you off to the wines, dark, red fruit profile, the oak at the moment stands out. As it fades, you should find more spicy, dark red fruits, polished, tannins and length that does not want to quit. Produced from blending 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, the wine requires cellaring before everything comes together.

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2015
92
The spicy, pepper essence stands out in the nose. From there you find earth, thyme and a myriad of red fruits. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, soft textured and fresh, with loads of sweet, juicy kirsch and a hint of olives in the last part of the end note. There is good length and purity here. The wine is made from mostly old vine Grenache, which is blended with assorted other, AOC allowable grape varieties.

The spicy, pepper essence stands out in the nose. From there you find earth, thyme and a myriad of red fruits. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, soft textured and fresh, with loads of sweet, juicy kirsch and a hint of olives in the last part of the end note. There is good length and purity here. The wine is made from mostly old vine Grenache, which is blended with assorted other, AOC allowable grape varieties.

3,293 Views   Tasted
2014
91
Medium bodied, fresh, bright, pretty style of wine, for early drinking. Still, you get a nice dose of black raspberries, kirsch, flowers, earth and black pepper. This will drink well young.

Medium bodied, fresh, bright, pretty style of wine, for early drinking. Still, you get a nice dose of black raspberries, kirsch, flowers, earth and black pepper. This will drink well young.

2,285 Views   Tasted
2012
94
Deep in color to match the depth of flavor, this rich, concentrated wine is packed with supple, ripe and super ripe black cherries. From a Mourvedre dominated blend, the remaining 30% is made from 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah.

Deep in color to match the depth of flavor, this rich, concentrated wine is packed with supple, ripe and super ripe black cherries. From a Mourvedre dominated blend, the remaining 30% is made from 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah.

2,281 Views   Tasted
2012
93
Peppery, dark red berries, kirsch and ripe, black and blue fruits on the palate deliver their luscious goods. The wine was produced from 90% Grenache and assorted other allowable grape varietals.

Peppery, dark red berries, kirsch and ripe, black and blue fruits on the palate deliver their luscious goods. The wine was produced from 90% Grenache and assorted other allowable grape varietals.

4,651 Views   Tasted
2012
90
Licorice, dark cherry and spice notes open to a forward, black raspberry dominated wine with soft tannins and juicy black plums in the finish. With a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah, 3% Cinsault and 2% Counoise, the wine reached 14.8% This will be better with a few years of age

Licorice, dark cherry and spice notes open to a forward, black raspberry dominated wine with soft tannins and juicy black plums in the finish. With a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah, 3% Cinsault and 2% Counoise, the wine reached 14.8% This will be better with a few years of age

2,923 Views   Tasted
2011
93
Espresso bean and spice box blended with black and blue fruits lead to an intense, rich, fat, juicy modern styled wine with purity and length. There is good potential for this wine to improve. From a blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, the wine reached 14.5% ABV.

Espresso bean and spice box blended with black and blue fruits lead to an intense, rich, fat, juicy modern styled wine with purity and length. There is good potential for this wine to improve. From a blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, the wine reached 14.5% ABV.

2,991 Views   Tasted
2011
92
From a blend of 95% Grenache and the remainder coming from assorted field blend varietals, the wine kicks off with black raspberries, kirsch and licorice. Plush, round sweet, ripe, plummy fruits and minerality are found in the finish.

From a blend of 95% Grenache and the remainder coming from assorted field blend varietals, the wine kicks off with black raspberries, kirsch and licorice. Plush, round sweet, ripe, plummy fruits and minerality are found in the finish.

3,688 Views   Tasted
2010
97
Fresh, clean, focused and extremely concentrated with all the right stuff, made from 100 year old vines, this mostly Grenache based wine is filled with layers of fresh, ripe and over ripe, pure, sweet, luscious cherries that remain on your palate for close to 40 seconds!

Fresh, clean, focused and extremely concentrated with all the right stuff, made from 100 year old vines, this mostly Grenache based wine is filled with layers of fresh, ripe and over ripe, pure, sweet, luscious cherries that remain on your palate for close to 40 seconds!

8,755 Views   Tasted
2010
90
Filled with garrigue, spicy black raspberries, ripe, sweet and delicious.

Filled with garrigue, spicy black raspberries, ripe, sweet and delicious.

3,302 Views   Tasted
2009
93
From 100 year old vines, this stunner serves up a delicious blast of fresh, sweet, ripe and over ripe black cherries, jam and garrigue. Full bodied, rich and plush, drink now for its young, vibrant qualities, or age it a few years for a softer experience.

From 100 year old vines, this stunner serves up a delicious blast of fresh, sweet, ripe and over ripe black cherries, jam and garrigue. Full bodied, rich and plush, drink now for its young, vibrant qualities, or age it a few years for a softer experience.

3,900 Views   Tasted
2007
92
From a blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, and 10% Syrah, this modern styled Chateauneuf du Pape offers a meaty, spicy, dark fruit profile, with an earthy, black cherry and licorice character. The wine is already drinking well and should improve with a few years of age.

From a blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, and 10% Syrah, this modern styled Chateauneuf du Pape offers a meaty, spicy, dark fruit profile, with an earthy, black cherry and licorice character. The wine is already drinking well and should improve with a few years of age.

3,102 Views   Tasted
2005
93
Full bodied, structured to age, with a serious depth of flavor that is just now starting to show its essence. Here, you find, dark cherries, herbs, pepper, spice box and thyme on the nose. The palate continues that theme, with plums and kirsch in the finish.

Full bodied, structured to age, with a serious depth of flavor that is just now starting to show its essence. Here, you find, dark cherries, herbs, pepper, spice box and thyme on the nose. The palate continues that theme, with plums and kirsch in the finish.

3,184 Views   Tasted