Domaine Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Premiere Pierre Rouge 2022

Description

80% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Clairette Blanche

The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Première Pierre Rouge is made in the traditional way, the vines are between 35 and 75 years old. The grapes are harvested manually, destemmed at 60%. Fermentation is monitored by thermo-regulation and lasts between 25 to 35 days. The wines are aged in oak barrels, ½ barrels, concrete vats and barrels for a period of 12 months then bottled in the spring.
It has aromas of black fruits, raspberry, blackcurrant, prune with balanced tannins, silky and coated with a long and unctuous finish.

Try with cheese, red meat or game. Open 4 hours before drinking.

Can age for 7 -10 years.

“91-93/100. (Vinous April 2023)