2020 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvee de Mon Aieul Chateauneuf du Pape
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2020 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvee de Mon Aieul Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen
ABV: 15.5%
Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is 100% old-vine Grenache, sourced from three different lieux-dits: Les Serres (galets), La Crau (clay) and La Guigasse (sand). This preliminary blend came across as rather polite and restrained, with attractive raspberry shadings, silky tannins and a more elegant style than exhibited by past vintages. Drink 2022 - 2030.
91-93 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)

The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée De Mon Aïeul is also all Grenache but was raised all in demi-muids (I believe all used). Its more ruby/plum color is followed by an incredible bouquet of mulled red and black fruits, sweet Provençal herbs, spice box, and graphite. It's slightly broader and more expansive than the Deux Freres and has a sexy, full-bodied mouthfeel, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. This reminds me a little of the 2006, and while it's already brilliant, I have no doubt it will evolve for 15-20 years in cold cellars. Drink 2022 - 2042.
97 points
Jeb Dunnuck