Descrição

Este é o vinho das vinhas mais antigas da adega, na sua maioria com mais de 100 anos (plantadas em 1901 e 1902). Os rendimentos são extremamente baixos, o que garante um vinho denso e profundo. As vinhas velhas de Grenache trazem a sua finesse e elegância a esta cuvée capaz de envelhecer durante dezenas de anos.

Detalhes do produto

A adega
Domaine Raymond Usseglio
Tipo
Tinto
Colheita
2022
Álcool
15.0% vol.
Variedade
90% Grenache, 10% otras
Origem
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Prova

Vista
Cor vermelho rubi com bordo arroxeado.
Nariz
Aromas de framboesas, violetas, especiarias picantes e incenso.
Boca
Encorpado e concentrado, tem sabores intensos de framboesa e cereja, com complexidade herbácea suficiente entrelaçada para conferir uma sensação de leveza e frescura; tem um formigueiro positivo no final longo e persistente.
Temperatura de servir
Entre 14 e 16 ºC.

Vinha e preparação

Idade
Vinhas plantadas em 1901 e 1902.
Clima
Continental.
Colheita
Vindima manual.
Vinificação
Fermentação em cuba de cimento.
Engarrafamento
Sem filtrar.

Avaliação dos especialistas

James Suckling:

This astonishing 2022 Chateauneuf has giant depth and concentration of black fruit aromas with notes of spices and dry earth, beneath which is a deep foundation of super-fine tannins. Very long, imposing finish with stacks of licorice and black olive character. Great aging potential. 92% grenache from vines planted in 1901 and 1902, with a small amount of white grape varieties inter-planted. Matured exclusively in concrete tanks. Bottled unfiltered. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

Jeb Dunnuck:

The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Impériale is just about all Grenache yet includes a mix of other permitted varieties, all raised in concrete. Playing in the medium-bodied, perfumed, elegant style of the vintage, this beauty offers an incredible perfume of sweet raspberries, spring flowers, peppery garrigue, and violets. With ultra-fine tannins, flawless overall balance, and a great finish, it's a gem in the vintage that will evolve gracefully over the coming 10-15 years.

The Wine Advocate:

With a reductive profile, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale, a blend of 95% Grenache Noir and the remaining portion from other authorized varieties in unknown proportions, exhales aromas of peony, iris, dark wild berries, flowers and mulberries. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it is characterized by ripe tannins and a broad, saline finish accented by peony notes and bright acids. This cuvée is a beautiful, expertly crafted Chateauneuf-du-Pape totally destemmed and matured entirely in concrete tanks. This is a real gem.