Domaine Raymond Usséglio et Fils - Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée ‘Impériale’ 2010 (750ml)
Price: $189.99
| Producer | Domaine Raymond Usséglio et Fils |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Varietal | Grenache, Field Blend |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Sku | 66697 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Raymond Usséglio et Fils Description
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.
Wine Advocate: 95+ Points
More backward and concentrated, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as dense, black raspberry, black currant, garrigue, licorice and lavender characteristics. Full-bodied with undeniable elegance, minerality and precision, it needs 2-3 years of cellaring and should keep well for 15-20.
Vinous: 94 Points
Glass-staining purple. Heady scents of spice- and floral-accented dark berries, cherry-vanilla, anise and incense, along with a smoky topnote. Lush and seamless on the palate, offering palate- staining blackberry, blueberry and floral pastille flavors. Silky tannins build on the endless finish, which leaves behind notes of blue fruit preserves, licorice and smoky Indian spices. Velvety tannins come on late but are quickly absorbed by this wine's lush, deeply concentrated fruit.
