Stéphane Usseglio & Thomas Farge - Oxymore 2019
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
96/100
James Suckling
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92-94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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89-91/100
Robert Parker
"A unique vintage that's a must-try!
"Oxymore 2019 is a collaboration between Thomas Farge and Stéphane Usseglio. It is a blend of 65% Syrah from old vines in the northern Rhône, 30% Grenache and 5% Counoise. It has a deep purple/ruby hue, with notes of red and black fruits, game, ground pepper and violets. This marvel attacks the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a fluid, elegant texture and ultra-fine tannins. While the Syrah is at the forefront on the nose, the Grenache is more apparent on the palate, and this is a simply elegant, seamless and undeniably delicious wine in the making. Enjoy over the next 7-8 years." (Jeb Dunnuck 2020)
Features
Estate
Stéphane Usseglio
Cuvée
Oxymore
Vintage
2019
Designation
Vin de France
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
65% Syrah (Thomas Farge), 30% Grenache (Stéphane Usseglio), 5% Counoise (Stéphane Usseglio), âge moyen des vignes : 60 ans
Terroirs
Syrah (Farge): gentle granite slopes, Grenache (Usseglio): sandy soils, Counoise (Usseglio): stony soils on red clay subsoil.
Viticulture
According to biodynamic principles
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Syrah (Farge): no de-stemming, vinification in stainless steel vats for gentle diffusion of polyphenols, 30-day maceration. Grenache (Usseglio): partial destemming, fermentation in concrete vats with 21-day cold maceration. Counoise (Usseglio): total destemming, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 21-day maceration.
Breeding
Syrah (Farge): in barrels of 3 to 5 wines, Grenache (Usseglio): in raw concrete vats, Counoise (Usseglio): 8 months in Stockinger demi-muids.
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense purple, deep ruby
Nose
Lulled by red and black fruits, notes of game, spices, pepper and violets.
Mouth
Rich and dense, elegant and harmonious texture, very fine and delicate tannins, good length.
Serve
Decant if aeration is required on recent vintages (less than 3 years old) at 16°C.
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game in sauce, red meats with mushrooms, grilled meats, terrines...
Stéphane Usseglio
Vin de France
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 89-91/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A joint project between Thomas Farge and Stéphane Usseglio, Oxymore 2019 is a blend of 65% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 5% Counoise. It's an interesting concept, but a little disjointed at the moment, with the volume of the north - violets, blueberries and crushed stones - currently dominating the sweeter, richer nuances of the south. Overall, it's medium-bodied, ripe and approachable, with silky tannins on the finish. Well worth following to see where it ends up.
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2021 ) 96/100
About the wine:
Surprisingly deep nose of blackberry, damp earth and smoke, evoking an image of windswept autumn vineyards after a hot, dry summer. Full-bodied on the palate, with remarkable elegance and vitality for a red with broad, highly concentrated aromas. Plenty of tannin, but already well integrated. Long liquorice and mineral finish. Blend of 65% Syrah, with 30% Grenache and 5% Counoise.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92-94/100
About the wine:
Oxymore 2019 is a collaboration between Thomas Farge and Stéphane Usseglio. It is a blend of 65% Syrah from old vines in the northern Rhône, 30% Grenache and 5% Counoise. It has a deep purple/ruby hue, with notes of red and black fruits, game, ground pepper and violets. This marvel attacks the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a fluid, elegant texture and ultra-fine tannins. While the Syrah is at the forefront on the nose, the Grenache is more apparent on the palate, and this is a simply elegant, seamless and undeniably delicious wine in the making. Enjoy over the next 7-8 years.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
out of 17 reviews
Note and review by M. HERVE L. Published on 17/01/2022
tasted 01/2022. 14.5% alcohol. 2.5 to three stars not bad without more
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Note and review by M. PATRICK P. Published on 22/08/2021
Interesting but nothing more We'll have to wait a while to see if the weather improves it.
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Note and review by M. ALAIN G. Published on 30/10/2024
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Note and review by M. ETIENNE M. Published on 05/08/2024
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Note and review by M. PASCAL B. Published on 03/06/2022
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