Stephane Usseglio Chateauneuf Du Pape Fragments 2020

Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. The Usseglio family has been producing wine in the wine region in the southern Rhône Valley since 1948. Francis Usseglio was the first to start the business after emigrating from Italy. His son Raymond expanded the surface area of ​​the land, and finally, today it is Stephane who takes care of the company. The vineyards extend over 24 hectares and are cultivated organically. Châteauneuf Du Pape Fragments is a mostly Grenache blend, with additions of Syrah, Mourvedre, Counoise, and Clairette, coming from different plots, so that the various terroirs create a balanced and complex whole. The winemaking takes place half in cement eggs and half in clay amphorae, to guarantee the maximum fruity expression of the wine. The result is a lively and fragrant wine with intense aromas of red fruits (especially mulberry and blueberry), Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, marjoram, and lavender, and some hints of licorice. On the palate, it reveals deep and dynamic with a pleasant fruity intensity and a full body. The tannins are well integrated and the finish is long, fresh, and persistent. It's a great match for Greek-style roast lamb.

Price: £30.24 from 8wines UK