Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Made with a majority of Grenache (80%), the 2020 red Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a very fresh and fruity nose and palate. The ample and full body is not affected by the generosity of the vintage, with silky tannins and a long and harmonious texture. A model of Chateauneuf that can be appreciated both in its youth and in the next few years. Rated 92-94/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vines aged about 50 years. Traditional vinification. Fermentation and maturation in 80% concrete vats and 20% old tuns. No filtration.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine (Demeter).

Color:

Intense and brilliant garnet red.

Nose:

Magnificent aromas of black fruits and wild berries, blackberry, blackcurrant and raspberry underlined by light mentholated and peppery notes.

Palate:

Ample and rich with a supple tannic structure, this wine offers a pure and delicately spiced texture, a persistent and silky finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef sirloin on shallot mashed potatoes, speck and pecorino saltimbocca, chickpea penne and roasted beets.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

One of the most esteemed estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Raymond Usseglio is prized by wine enthusiasts from around the world. Producing dazzling wines of perfect balance and texture, it overshadows many of its peers thanks to its consistency throughout the vintages.