Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend

Maggie Harrison

9.5

2012. wow nose! enjoyed 11/2023. waxy peach, honey, diesel. delicious. bit pithy on finish.

Nov 15th, 2023

Matt

9.2

70 Clairette, 25 GB, 5 Bourb. Good exchange of weight/texture and a lively acidity that brings a certain fineness to the wine. This does not skimp on either, something I dont often find in blocked ML S.Rhône whites. Alluring notes of ripe white fruits and flowers, from peach and plum to balmy pears, theres a lovely thread of anise running through it. The stoniness backing it all up. Great evolution with air too.

Jul 13th, 2020

Bob Armbruster

9.1

2001 extremely smooth and dry. Balanced from front to back.

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James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.2

A beautiful CDP from a top producer.

Feb 5th, 2017

Gregory Fulchiero

9.0

Just opening up - seems less boozy than 14.5% - magnificent nose with tannins starting to mellow ....

Jul 21st, 2014

Drew DiMatteo

8.1

Maybe a bit past it's prime.

Mar 28th, 2014

Ming L

9.1

The nose is a bit shy with lime, white peach, and subtle honey due. The palate is the real standout, expressive, bright yet viscous, with profound minerality. Long saline finish.
70% Clairette, 25% Grenache Blanc, and the rest Bourboulenc, brought up mostly in stainless steel.

Feb 27th, 2023