Rating:
95
Matt Walls - Decanter
Notes of dried pear come forth on this rich, full-bodied wine. It's a deeply textural wine, without the same degree of noticeable oak influence as the Clairette, though it still has some oak spice notes on the finish. A firm, powerful, muscular style of Roussanne. Great depth, and a sonorous, echoing finish. Sees 40% new oak.
Product Description:
"WELCOME TO DOMAINE USSEGLIO RAYMOND ET FILS, A FAMILY ESTATE LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE FAMOUS CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE APPELLATION IN THE MAGNIFICENT WINE REGIONOF THE RHÔNE VALLEY, IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE.
THANKS TO OUR ITALIAN ORIGINS AND THREE GENERATIONS OF COMMITMENT TO WINEGROWING FOR THREE GENERATIONS, WE CARRY ON THE TRADITION WITH PASSION AND AUTHENTICITY. The domaine & its philosophy
We are guided by constant reflection, always in the quest to improve our wines while preserving the unique identity of our terroir. Each bottle is the result of careful creation, where originality and personality are fully expressed.
Inspired by the vineyards of Burgundy, our commitment is to achieve finesse and elegance in each of our wines.Grape varieties
Terroirs & Location
Parcel selection from the Bois Sénéchaux
terroirs, primarily composed of beautiful sandy
Miocene soils with northern exposure
Viticulture
Respectful of life and soil by caring for ecosystems in their
entirety, our agricultural and agronomic practices favor
biodiversity and meet the requirements of the Certipaq and
Ecocert specifications for Organic Agriculture, as well as those
of Biodyvin and Demeter for Biodynamic Agriculture
The harvest is done manually at optimal maturity. The grapes
are then hand-sorted on a vibrating sorting table
Fermentation takes place in small 17-hectoliter foudres
and new 5-hectoliter demi-muids from Stockinger
cooperage, followed by aging in these same vessels for
6 months
Vinification & Aging
Tasting
Nose : Offers fruit aromas and citrus notes
Palate : This wine expresses elegance, delicacy, and
freshness, accompanied by beautiful density and
remarkable aromatic richness. It offers complex aromas,
ranging from citrus to stone fruits and white-fleshed fruits,
along with orange blossom and sweet spices, culminating
in a memorable saline finish." Winery.