'PANORAMA' VIN DE TABLE 2009, DOMAINE PIERRE USSEGLIO

TASTING NOTES

Don’t be fooled by the rather modest appellation here, this wine punches well above its weight. The Vin de Table appellation has known a bit of resurgence over the last decade as rebel producers, eager to escape the rigour of the AOC system and experiment with new varieties or winemaking techniques, have been producing wine of stunning quality and excellent value money.

Domaine Pierre Usseglio is one of the very best domaines of Chateauneuf du Pape, lauded by critics and costumers alike, and here is a great opportunity to try one of their wines without remortgaging the house.

A blend of 70%Merlot and 30% Grenache and Syrah this wine is light and deliciously fruity. Even Robert Parker, usually more inclined towards the big blockbuster style is a fan of the wine: “consumers looking for a red wine to serve slightly chilled will love this fruity effort. Filled with personality, it can be enjoyed over the next year.”

PRODUCER NOTES

Francis Usseglio left Italy in 1931 to work at Chateauneuf du Pape in France. He humbly learned from local winegrowers and developed a passion for wine. In 1948, after the war, he decided to acquire his own property and had two sons - Pierre and Raymond. Pierre Usseglio inherited his father's property and Raymond established another estate. Today the third generation is in charge. The sons of Pierre Usseglio, Jean-Pierre and Thierry run Domaine Pierre Usseglio and Stephanie runs Domaine Raymond Usseglio.
The Estate covers 21 hectares divided in 15 different parcels in the appellation. Half of the vines are about 60 years old and the rest has an average age of 30 years old. Grenache is the main grape.
Thierry and Jean-Pierre have won high praises for his top wines, which are usually robust and have notes of spicy cherries, earth, pepper and black raspberry. Full bodied and richly textured.

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