Reviews
Technical Details
- BlendRhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhone
- AppellationChateauneuf du Pape
Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2015
The outrageously delicious ‘15 Raymond Usseglio Imperiale is HERE! Only 8 cases to sell --- what a wine! Here’s what you do. Buy a 6-pack for this for a jaw-dropping $359.70 (for a 98-pointer!!) DELIVERED. Then, get on Expedia or whatever you use and book a trip to the Rhone. Make a reservation at La Vergers du Pape, which is located right next to the ruins of a Chateau built in the 14th century by Pope John XXII (it’s beautiful, and sums up the essence of the Chateauneuf region). Make an appointment at Usseglio for 11AM, so you can sleep in, experience Usseglio IN PERSON, then buy a bottle and head to the restaurant. There -- a complete experience.
Seriously, though, this is a spectacular wine from an excellent vintage at a GREAT price. To quote the Rhone expert Jeb Dunnuck: “A big, rich, unctuous wine, it has beautiful purity, integrated acidity, building tannin, and a great, great finish. I wouldn’t touch bottles for another 4-5 years, but it’s a tour de force in Grenache I wish every reader could taste!”
But...HURRY! We only have a little bit to go around! While it lasts…!