Retour Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Cuvée Impériale - Red 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 90% Grenache & 10% d'autres cépages (Mourvèdre, Counoise,Terret,Vaccarèse, Muscardin etc..
ALCOHOL: 15 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright ruby red with purple highlights.
Nose Intensely fragrant, with aromas of red and black fruits haloed by a hint of spice.
Palate With a silky, velvety texture, this wine reveals a well-integrated tannic structure. Its broad, concentrated palate strikes a balance between elegance and finesse, leading to a long, persistent finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Tajine with prunes, couscous, stuffed duck, venison with Grand Veneur sauce.
Cellar ageing From now until 2034
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine As a prominent force in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Usseglio Raymond & Sons Estate stands out as a coveted producer. Crafting wines that are remarkable for their vibrancy and balance, it outshines many competitors, with few able to match its consistent excellence and sophistication.

Consistently acclaimed by Robert Parker, acquiring these wines has become increasingly challenging: the estate is overwhelmed with demand as soon as a new vintage is released.
Wine The 2021 Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Impériale Vignes Centenaires is nothing short of extraordinary. Sourced from century-old vines rooted in the sandy soils of Pied Long and La Crau, it delivers a wine of remarkable finesse and elegance. Vivid aromas of blood orange, exotic spices, and ripe black cherry lead the way. The palate is impeccably balanced, with a silky texture and a vibrant energy that runs through every layer. The finish is impressively long, leaving a lasting impression of precision and refinement.Hailed as one of the standout wines of the vintage, it has been awarded an outstanding 97/100 by Robert Parker.
Vinification Harvested by hand. Fermented and aged in concrete vats to preserve the purity of the fruit.
AWARDS
AWARDS Robert Parker: 97/100