COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Other permitted varieties
PRODUCER
Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cuvée Impériale from Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils is a red wine from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley. It is produced from the estate's oldest vines, many planted around 1901-1902, resulting in very low yields. The grapes are grown on sandy soils. The wine is primarily Grenache, with other permitted varieties included. The producer, Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils, is a family-run estate with a history dating back to 1931, now managed by the third generation. The 2022 vintage is characterized by its elegance and perfumed notes, balancing concentration with freshness.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards over 100 years old.
Fact 02
Extremely low yields of ~16-18 hl/ha.
Fact 03
Sandy soils contribute to wine's character.
Fact 04
100% destemmed fruit.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cuvée Impériale involves 100% destemming of the grapes. Fermentation and aging both take place exclusively in concrete tanks, a technique chosen to highlight the wine's fruit purity and structure. The wine is bottled unfiltered. The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming, with manual harvests and sorting.
