2023 Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Cuvee Premiere Pierre

Grenache: 75% Syrah: 10% Mourvèdre: 5% Cinsault: 5% Clairette Blanche: 5% VINIFICATION, ELEVAGE : Our Châteauneuf-du-Pape Première Pierre Rouge is produced in the traditional manner, with vines ranging from 35 to 75 years old. The grapes are harvested manually and 60% destemmed. The fermentation is monitored by temperature control and lasts between 25 and 35 days. The wines are aged in oak barrels, ½ muids, concrete vats and barriques for a period of 12 months then bottled in spring. TASTING : Balance and finesse characterize our Châteauneuf-du-Pape Première Pierre 2022. It exudes aromas of black fruits, raspberry, cherry, spices, and pepper. The tannins are silky, the Première Pierre 2022 is rich and persistent on the finish. Good aging potential with a moderate alcohol content. About Domaine Pierre Usseglio This first class domaine is now run by Pierre Usseglio's sons Jean-Pierre and Thierry. It has recently expanded with the purchase of seven hectares of vines that Jean-Pierre had previously worked en metayage. The vineyards are split into three separate plots of vineyards in the La Crau, Serres and Le Bedine subzones of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vineyards are old with an average age of 80 years and are planted with Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Roussanne. The grapes from each of the three parcels are fermented separately in concrete cuves before being blended and then and aged for between 18-24 months in immaculately kept oak foudres.