Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Part des Anges - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Only ten barrels are available. The 2020 Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Part des Anges is the estate's ultimate wine, a 70% Mourvèdre-based wine aged mostly in new oak. This results in notes of vanilla, cedar, and toast, a solid and powerful palate imbued with the delicate character of the mourvèdre grape. A large bottle to be cellared for another 4-5 years before opening it with a shoulder of lamb confit for example. Rated 93-95/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification with partial destemming, maceration for 5 weeks. Aged in barrels, demi-muids and new tuns for 80% and 20% in concrete tanks.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine by Demeter.

Color:

Intense purple red, brilliant.

Nose:

Aromas of ripe black fruits underlined by spicy nuances.

Palate:

Rich and full-bodied, this wine offers a delicate palate, subtly balanced with coated tannins and a supple and silky finish.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish tagine with spices, bell pepper salad, grilled beef rib with thyme.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

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 harmonious profile, it overshadows many of its peers with its consistency throughout the vintages and pure class. 


Praised by Robert Parker and acclaimed by critics worldwide, obtaining its wines is becoming more and more difficult: as soon as a vintage is released, its wines are completely taken by storm.