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CDP Roussanne Pure 2020

Usseglio, Raymond

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6 75cl Bottle Case 6 £260 per Case Case [Add to shopping basket]
Tasting Notes

The intense smoked nuts character of this full-bodied white Chateauneuf-du-Pape makes it stand out. Serious weight and richness here, but they’re typical for the roussanne grape. A citrus freshness keeps it on the straight and narrow at the long finish. From Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Score: 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 27 October 2021

Even better, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne (100% Roussanne) offers a vibrant, clean, medium to full-bodied style with a kiss of background oak as well as classy notes of dried pineapple, honeyed pears, sappy herbs, spice, and a touch of minerality. Just about perfectly balanced, with integrated acidity and one heck of a great finish, this is a great, fresher, incredibly elegant example of Roussanne that will benefit from a year in bottle and, I suspect, have 15-20 of overall longevity if stored properly.

Score: 95

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Maturity: 2022-2040 11 March 2021

The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure Roussanne - all barrel fermented and aged eight months in new - features hints of toast and pencil shavings against a backdrop of white peach, melon and citrus. Medium to full-bodied, it's nicely balanced, with just-right plumpness on the palate, well-judged oak and long, lingering finish. Tasted blind I called the drink window at 2021-2024 but I have updated it to better reflect my experience with the older vintages at the domaine. It might still be conservative. Most impressive among the older vintages were the stellar performances of Usselgio's Pure Roussanne white wine - both the 2011 and 2001 were absolutely singing, exceeding all expectations for their ageability. While they have taken on some almost oxidised butterscotch-like aromas, both remain fresh and citrussy on the palate, with impressive intensity and persistence. There were real eye-openers, and readers can expect greatly elongated windows for future vintages.

Score: 92

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2030 30 November -0001