Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge from France, Rhone, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape by Dom. Raymond Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)
Raymond Usseglio's white Chateauneuf combines richly textured Grenache Blanc with the more gentle and refreshing Bourboulenc, the grape of the moment in this region. (12 x 75 cl)
A blend of 80% Grenache, 24% Syrah and 16% Cinsault and Mourvedre, it has a touch of oak on the nose that gives way to a soft, sweet,youthful and vibrant fruit on the palate. In the heart of Chateauneuf du Pape stands the 18th century Chateau de Vaudieu surrounded by its 70 hectares of vineyards planted on a mixture of galets, sandy marl and clay. Bought by the late Gabriel Meffre in 1955, the estate is now owned and run by his grandson (24 x 37.5 cl)
Their top cuvee Val de Dieu is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. It is intense and powerful with much new oak in evidence. In the heart of Chateauneuf du Pape stands the 18th century Chateau de Vaudieu surrounded by its 70 hectares of vineyards planted on a mixture of galets, sandy marl and clay. Bought by the late Gabriel Meffre in 1955, the estate is now owned and run by his grandson (6 x 75 cl)
Dominated by Grenache blanc 80% there is a little Clairette 16% and Picardan 4% in this well made wine. Limpid and brilliant colour with a powerful and complex nose showing nuances of white flowers and broom's petals together with aromas of grapefruit. In mouth, there is harmony of white flowers, with limed nuances which reinforce this delicacy. An elegant and charming wine. (6 x 75 cl)