2024 Raymond Usseglio Cotes du Rhone Les Claux, Rhone Valley

A delicious, fruity and juicy red blend of grenache, syrah, mourvedre and cinsault. On the nose it shows raspberries, strawberries and baking spices. Medium-bodied with smooth tannins, a supple texture and a delicious finish. Drink now.

91 points James Suckling, Jun '26

A little southern Rhône sunshine goes a long way, especially when it comes from a family with more than 75 years of winemaking history. Domaine Raymond Usseglio was founded in Châteauneuf du Pape in 1948 by Francis Usseglio, with his son Raymond later lending the estate his name. Today, third generation winemaker Stéphane Usseglio continues the tradition, working with Grenache and other classic Rhône varieties grown on the region's clay and limestone soils.

Deep ruby red with youthful purple reflections. Juicy blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum mingle with wild thyme, liquorice and cracked pepper. The 2024 vintage is beautifully approachable, with generous fruit, supple tannins and a lively savoury finish. There's a lovely balance between ripe southern Rhône richness and the freshness that keeps you reaching for another glass.

Wonderful with chargrilled lamb skewers and pomegranate, smoky eggplant with spiced chickpeas, or crispy duck with rosemary roasted potatoes.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2031. Particularly appealing for its youthful fruit and fragrant spice.