Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape 'Cuvee Imperiale' 2023

A vivid and transparent expression of old-vine Grenache, layered with red cherry, blood orange, rose petal, and exotic spice. Fermented with whole bunches and aged in amphora and large neutral oak, ‘Fragments’ combines the depth of Châteauneuf with a graceful, almost Burgundian lift — a standout wine of balance and precision. "Family estate of 3 generations with Italian origins located in the heart of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. My grandfather Francis Usseglio came from Italy in 1931 where he settled in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 1948 he took over a farm with his vines in a place called Piet Long and produced his first wine in 1949. Finally, it was in 1962 that he planted his first plot of vines in his own name in Terres Blanches. In 1963, my father Raymond, accompanied by my mother Danielle, took over and created Domaine Usseglio Raymond. Since 1999, and at only 22 years old, it is now my turn to cultivate and operate the Domaine Usseglio vineyard. Raymond & Fils." Country: France Closure: Cork Region : Rhone Valley Bottle Vol: 750ml Vintage : 2023 Blend Info: Châteauneuf du Pape blend Farming: Organic/ Biodynamic