The 2020 Domaine Pierre Usseglio Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Cuvée de Mon Aïeul" is the estate’s iconic old-vine Grenache, produced only from exceptional parcels in La Crau, Les Serres and La Guigasse. Sourced from vines between 75 and over 100 years old, this 100% Grenache is crafted with meticulous parcel selection and matured to preserve both purity and concentration. The outstanding 2020 vintage has produced a wine of remarkable depth, elegance and longevity, firmly establishing it among the benchmark wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The nose reveals intense aromas of raspberry, black cherry and ripe plum layered with liquorice, Provençal herbs, graphite and exotic spice. The palate is full-bodied and beautifully textured, with concentrated red and dark berry fruit supported by silky, polished tannins and vibrant acidity. Powerful yet impeccably balanced, it unfolds with notes of garrigue, black olive and warm spice before a long, seamless finish of exceptional finesse and persistence.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A world-class old-vine Grenache that showcases the extraordinary pedigree of Pierre Usseglio. Its depth, purity and refined structure make it a superb match for slow-roasted lamb, venison, beef daube, wild game and Provençal cuisine. Decant generously if enjoying in its youth, or cellar confidently through 2045+ as it develops extraordinary savoury complexity, elegance and nuance.
