Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

Fresh and not aged in wood, the 2022 white Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers a very classic profile, being composed of Clairette, grenache blanc, Roussanne, and Bouroullec grapes. Notes of apricot and peach, white flowers, and fine honey mingle in a very fresh nose, forming an elegant and controlled wine of perfect maturity. The ample and juicy palate has a good volume and seduces from the start with its delicacy and accessibility. Already extremely charming wine to accompany fish or goat cheese.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vines are about 50 years old. Traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks. Short aging in concrete tanks.

Certified Organic and Biodynamic (Demeter) wine.

Color:

Bright yellow gold.

Nose:

Fragrant with aromas of stone fruit and white flesh accented with floral notes and a hint of citrus.

Palate:

Balanced and delicate, this wine develops a real freshness highlighted by a touch of minerality with a saline finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Risotto with scallops, sliced veal with cream, grilled and flambéed scampi, Charolais goat cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

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.