Reviews & Ratings

2012 Pierre Usseglio French - Rhone (Red Blend) "Chateaunneuf du Pape"

Winery: Pierre Usseglio

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Chateaunneuf du Pape"

Wine Category: French - Rhone (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, & 5% Cinsault

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Chateauneuf du Pape

State or country: France

Price: $48

Cases produced: 3,000

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: April 14, 2014

Wine Review: This very dark colored Chateauneuf du Pape opens with a black raspberry and red currant bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and smooth. The flavor profile is a mild black cherry and mild oak blend along with plenty of black pepper. I also detected hints of blueberry and espresso. The finish is dry and its very sticky tannins linger for quite a while. Mark and I suggested serving this CDP with Cajun blackened salmon or Kona encrusted steak. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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