2018 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Côtes du Rhône Les Claux Côtes du Rhône Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2018
Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Les Claux (Côtes du Rhône)
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. 2,203 Views Tasted Dec 29, 2020 |
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.