LiQuery - Raymond Usseglio Cuv�e Imp�riale Ch�teauneuf-Du-Pape 2013

Item:	22319
Size:	750 mL (25.4 oz)
Type:	2013 VINTAGES
Release Date:	2017-03-04
Producer:	Domaine R. Usseglio Earl Les Amandi
Location:	France - Rh�ne
Price:	$47.25 Price History
Style:	Red Wine Full-bodied & Firm
Alcohol:	15.3%
Varietal:	Grenache Blend
Sugar Code:	D (2.0 g/L)
Rating:	91

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Tasting Notes
Another brilliant effort, in what is without a doubt a difficult vintage (especially for Grenache), the 2013 Ch�teauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale is 90% Grenache (the rest is a mix of varieties) and comes from the sandy soils of the Piallon and Girardette lieux-dits. Partially destemmed and aged all in concrete tank, it's a brilliant expression of Grenache and has medium to full-bodied richness, lively acidity and perfumed purple fruits, violets, pepper and spice aromas and flavors. While a number of Grenache cuvees in the vintage have rustic, astringent tannin, there are no such issues here. This beauty has solid mid-palate depth, sweet tannin and superb length. It should be relatively accessible in it's youth, yet have 15 years or more of longevity. Score - 91-94. (Jeb Dunnuck, robertparker.com, Oct. 30, 2014)

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