Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée de Mon Aïeul
    Pierre Usseglio

    Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée de Mon Aïeul, 2009

    93/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2009

      6x1.5L

      DP

      £587.84

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    This is a cuvée created by the Usseglio brothers as a homage to their grandfather. Centred around Grenache from vines averaging 80-yearsold, planted on a mixture of three differing terroirs - galets roulets, clay and sand, aged in a mixture of used demi-muid barrels and smaller barriques. Aromatic ripe, sensual and sweet, this is bursting with lacy flavours of griotte cherry, clove spice, herb, fruit liqueur and alpinestrawberry, an absolutely charming and highly seductive Châteauneuf.

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    Critic Reviews

    93/100
    Josh Raynolds,
    Vinous
    Full ruby. Intense black raspberry and mulberry aromas are complicated by suggestions of Asian spices, licorice and musky herbs. Bright and sappy on the palate, with a seamless texture to the spice-accented red and dark berry compote flavors. Notes of lavender and allspice carry through the long, juicy, nicely focused finish. I suspect that this wine will drink well on the young side.
    date of review 01/2012

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Rhone
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Grenache/Syrah
    abv:
    14.5%

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