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Domaine Pierre Usseglio, Cuvée de mon Aïeul, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France, 2022
Domaine Pierre Usseglio is a benchmark estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, known for its deep respect for tradition and old-vine Grenache. The 'Cuvée de mon Aïeul' is sourced from the estate's oldest parcels, rooted in the region's iconic galets roulés (rolled pebbles) and sandy soils, which impart extraordinary power and concentration. Farmed sustainably and harvested by hand, the grapes are vinified with traditional methods, often utilizing whole clusters to enhance aromatic complexity. The wine is intensely concentrated and layered, offering profound notes of dark cherry, garrigue, and licorice, framed by velvety tannins and a long, spiced finish. Varietal: Grenache Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France Farming: Sustainable Style: Red. Dry, powerful and complex
Domaine Pierre Usseglio is a benchmark estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, known for its deep respect for tradition and old-vine Grenache. The 'Cuvée de mon Aïeul' is sourced from the estate's oldest parcels, rooted in the region's iconic galets roulés (rolled pebbles) and sandy soils, which impart extraordinary power and concentration. Farmed sustainably and harvested by hand, the grapes are vinified with traditional methods, often utilizing whole clusters to enhance aromatic complexity. The wine is intensely concentrated and layered, offering profound notes of dark cherry, garrigue, and licorice, framed by velvety tannins and a long, spiced finish. Varietal: Grenache Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France Farming: Sustainable Style: Red. Dry, powerful and complex