2019 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul, Southern Rhone
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One of the top handful of wines in the vintage, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée De Mon Aïeul is all Grenache, from the different terroirs (one sand, one clay, and one limestone) that was 50% destemmed and aged all in older demi-muids. Reminding me of the 2007 with its incredible perfume of ripe black raspberries, strawberries, flowery incense, peppery and Provençal garrigue, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, expansive texture, gorgeous tannins, and a blockbuster of a finish. A wine of incredibly purity, precision, and elegance, yet also with power and opulence, this sensational effort is in need of 3-4 years of bottle age and will keep for two decades.
98+ points Jeb Dunnuck jebdunnuck.com 2021
All Grenache, all whole cluster, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul combines hints of menthol and steaminess with big blackberry and raspberry fruit. Full-bodied, creamy and lush, it finishes long and velvety, a tour de force of Grenache.
96 points Joe Czerwinski robertparker.com
This domaine, located in the village of Châteauneuf du Pape, has built a solid reputation over the years as producing rich, ripe red wines, so it's interesting to see that Thierry Usseglio and his son, Gregory, are experimenting with the use of whole bunches and an entirely new wine style that combines a large proportion of white grapes and use of amphorae. One of the nice things about the 2020s at this estate is that there is a clear delineation of quality throughout the range, a distinction that has been blurred somewhat in past vintages. I'm not sure if it's a deliberate attempt at this on their part or just a product of the vintage, but it is a welcome development. And fans of the rich, ripe style here need not worry about the wines' taking a different tack, they just come across as a bit more refined and elegant than in the past.
100% Grenache (planted 1918-38) from galet stone covered soils on Les Serres (S), sandy soils on Les Bédines (N-E), clay soils on La Crau (E), part destemmed, 3-5 week concrete vat vinification, pumping overs, aged 80-90% concrete vat, 10-20% 2-3 year old 300-litre & 600-litre oak casks 12-14 months.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
| Varietals | Grenache, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blend |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 98-99 |
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