Raymond Usseglio
About Domaine Raymond Usseglio
Arriving in the Rhône Valley in 1931, Francis Usseglio founded his winery in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 1948, which was eventually handed over to one of his two sons, Pierre. Raymond, his other son, founded Domaine Raymond Usseglio in 1963, choosing to bottle and sell his wines right from the start, a rather uncommon practice at that time. Given the later start, Domaine Raymond Usseglio has been somewhat overshadowed by its sibling Domaine but critics are quickly taking note of how Raymond Usseglio is rising towards parity, as detailed by Dunnuck and Parker’s astute observations.
“Readers looking for the next superstar estate in Châteauneuf du Pape and Côtes du Rhône need to get on Raymond Usseglio’s bandwagon ASAP as the quality here is equal to anything out there today. I still remember writing in 2016 how the quality was on the uptick, and there’s no better example than these latest 2018s and 2019s.”
Jeb Dunnuck
“There are two superb Usseglio estates in Châteauneuf du Pape, and this one, although somewhat in the shadow of the recent efforts of the Domaine Pierre Usseglio, should never to be discounted as the wines from Raymond Usseglio are top-notch and classic in style.”
Robert M. Parker Jr.
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Rhone | 4 | 95 (JD) | $290.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (95)The Mourvèdre dominated 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Part des Anges (70% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah aged mostly in new barrels) is also deep ruby/purple in color. It offers a modern style in its blackberry, toasty oak, espresso and licorice-driven aromatics. Rich, full-bodied, concentrated and structured, with ripe, present tannin, it's another impressive effort from an estate that's unquestionably on the upswing. |
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Rhone | 1 | - | $114.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 3 | - | $397.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 5 | 98 (WA) | $316.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (98)A blend of 70% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape la Part des Anges is the first vintage of this cuvée to be vinified in demi-muids. The cedar seems more subtle and better integrated than past vintages as a result, adding nuance to the other aromas of crushed stone, plums and black cherries. Full-bodied, rich and velvety in texture, with a near-limitless finish, this is simply super stuff. |
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1 | 96 (WA) | $243.00 | ||||||
Wine Advocate (96)From almost 60-year-old Cinsault vines planted on a sandy site, the 2019 Vin de France Le Peche Originel Sans Soufre Ajoute was made entirely in concrete. It's an enthralling effort, boasting intricate aromas of roses, black tea, orange zest and stone fruit. Expansive on the palate, it feels light and lacy at the same time, gently pulsing with vitality on the lengthy finish. How long it lives and positively evolves will no doubt depend to some extent on how it's transported and stored, as it's unfiltered as well as unsulfured, but I would drink it now for its wonderful perfume and complex flavors. |
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Rhone | 2 | - | $640.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 3 | - | $340.00 | |||||
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Rhone | 1 | 87 (VN) | $630.00 | |||||
Vinous (87)Ruby-red. Aroma of red fruit liqueur. Sweet and nicely concentrated, with good volume but only modest nuance. Shows good freshness and fruit, but finishes with some youthfully tough tannins. Seems distinctly cleaner than a bottle of the '98 I tasted last year. However, my sample of the '99 Cuvee Imperiale was plagued by a raw wood quality that dried its finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-100 (JD) | $256.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (96-100)Violets, spring flowers, cassis, plums, and incense notes all define the stunningly good 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Imperiale. Made from 100% Grenache from very old vines, it's full-bodied and powerful, yet also graceful, balanced and pure, with terrific freshness and purity. My money is on this flirting with perfection once bottled. |
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Rhone | 9 | 96 (JS) | $192.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Deep, spicy and fragrant, this is a very concentrated and elegant Chateauneuf-du-Pape with remarkably fine tannins and floral delicacy alongside its earthy primacy. Mainly produced from grenache vines planted in 1901 and 1902. From Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Rhone | 3 | 96 (JS) | $121.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)So deep and dark, yet with such vitality and energy, this is a great Chateauneuf that’s remarkably drinkable right now. I love the exotic touch (pomegranate and mangosteen) and, in spite of the density, this has a graceful finish that glides over our palate and off into the distance. A grenache-based blend from vines planted in 1901 and 1902. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. |
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Rhone | 3 | 97 (WA) | $332.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)The stunning 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale comes from old vines in two sandy parcels—one in Pied Long and one in la Crau. Exotic aromas of orange zest, Campari-like spice and exquisitely ripe cherries appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is silky and creamy in texture yet airy and vibrant, with a long, zesty finish. It's a definite candidate for wine of the vintage, alongside its Mourvèdre-based stablemate, La Part des Anges. |
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