Chateauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvée de mon Aïeul" 2007 - Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils

Appearance: deep garnet red with purple, mahogany and slight brick reflections depending on evolution, still showing remarkable intensity for a mature wine.

Nose: spectacular and intensely Rhône in character, with blueberry liqueur, black raspberry, kirsch, ripe dark fruits, liquorice, roasted meat juices and lavender. With aeration, nuances of garrigue, fine leather, sweet spices, cocoa, warm earth and candied fruits may appear.

Palate: ample, powerful and deeply textured, with layered substance, impressive purity and extraordinary concentration. The richness of the vintage remains perfectly integrated, supported by ripe tannins, velvety texture and an immense, spicy, mineral and persistent finish.

100/100 — Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Robert Parker describes the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2007 from Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils as an exceptional, almost primordial expression of Grenache, sourced from three parcels planted on sand, clay and limestone soils. His review highlights impressively saturated colour and an intense perfume of blueberry liqueur, black raspberry, liquorice, roasted meat juices and lavender. The palate stands out for its power, multidimensional texture, remarkable purity and concentration that places the wine in a category of its own. A cuvée destined to become a modern legend of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

In summary: a monumental Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de Mon Aïeul 2007, awarded 100 points by Robert Parker, made from 100% Grenache and marked by spectacular concentration, remarkable purity and a finish of great persistence.

Food pairings: roast lamb with herbs, matured rib of beef, Provençal beef stew, game, roast pigeon, duck with sweet spices, lamb tagine, confit vegetables, garrigue-inspired cuisine or mature hard cheeses.