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Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils - La Genèse 2021

Rhône

Red

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Robert Parker

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amazing

"A surprising cuvée that brings out all the purity and finesse of Grenache".

"Made exclusively from Grenache, a blend of fruit from the galets roulés of Châteauneuf du Pape and the sands of Lirac, Vin de France La Genèse 2021 presents delicate herbaceous notes intertwined with fruit such as strawberry and cherry. Relatively full-bodied, round and fleshy, framed by silky tannins, this is an excellent wine from a difficult vintage." (Wine Advocate 2023)

Features

Estate

Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils

Cuvée

La Genèse

Vintage

2021

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

100% Grenache

Terroirs

Right bank: sandy soils facing east, left bank: rolled pebbles on a clay base

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

In amphorae

Breeding

In "Drunk Turtle", a specific amphora-type container made of Tuscan clay, allowing controlled oxygenation and natural stirring of the lees similar to that of ovoid cuvées.

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Ruby red

Nose

Intense, bewitching aromas of fresh red fruits such as cherry and strawberry, accompanied by a subtle touch of spice.

Mouth

Velvety texture and supple tannins, long, persistent finish

Serve

AT 16°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with game in sauce, red meats with mushrooms, grilled meats, terrines...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

A classic Châteauneuf estate, taken over by Raymond's son Stéphane in 2004, with vines scattered all over the estate, including very old Grenache on Pialons and Grand Pierre. The wines are as powerful and long-lasting as you'd expect. The cuvée de prestige, impériale, a small part of which is barrel-aged, is produced from old Grenache vines.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Successive purchases have enabled Raymond Usseglio to increase the surface area of this Castelpapal estate, built up by his father Francis, who came from Italy in 1931 to work the land, to 33 hectares. Since 1999, the estate has been run by his only son, Stéphane. Organic and biodynamic certifications have been obtained.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2023) 93/100 (Wonderful wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Made exclusively from Grenache, a blend of fruit from the galets roulés of Châteauneuf du Pape and the sands of Lirac, Vin de France La Genèse 2021 presents delicate herbaceous notes interwoven with fruits such as strawberry and cherry. Relatively full-bodied, round and fleshy, framed by silky tannins, this is an excellent wine from a difficult vintage.

About the domain :

Stephan Usseglio has propelled this certified organic and biodynamic estate, which bears his father's name, into the top ranks of the region. In addition, he has continued to experiment, trying out different aging and fermentation tanks, single-varietal cuvées and blends outside the appellation boundaries to create innovative vins de France, which often offer considerable value. As part of his efforts to reduce alcohol levels, he plants clairette when he has to replace a dead grenache vine. "There's one or two degrees [of potential alcohol] less at harvest," explains Usseglio. The quality of the white wines has improved in recent vintages and has become one of the priorities of the estate, which now produces 25% white wines. There are top-of-the-range, limited-production versions of pure Clairette and Roussanne, but don't overlook the cuvée d'assemblage, which is also excellent. In 2021, Mr. Usseglio says: "We were lucky not to be hit by frost - only five hectares out of 25 were affected." Of course, he and his pickers had to avoid the same raindrops as everyone else during the harvest, but his 2021s turned out very well. In 2022, he says, "we had a good winter, then it was very dry, with small berries. With the cool nights, the vines didn't stop, and we already had some finesse at the end of August. Fermentations were rapid, malolactic was quick [and] the wines are accessible early, as in 2007". If the wines really do turn out like those of 2007, the 2022 vintage could be one of the greatest, and not just for this estate.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended

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