Producer | Raymond Usseglio |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone Valley |
Subregion | Chateauneuf du Pape |
Varietal | Rhone Blend |
Vintage | 2004 |
Sku | 4729 |
Size | 750ml |
90% Grenache (30% 115 year old vines, 70% average 50 years), 4% Mourvèdre, 4%Syrah, 2% Cinsault and 2% Counoise.
Powerful, with dark cherry and currant fruit that cruises over notes of loam, garrigue and game. Rich, smoky finish is filled with black fruit and tea notes. Best from 2007 through 2026. 650 cases made. —J.M.