In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (JC). Drinking window: 2017–2036. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Joe Czerwinski (JC) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/10/2017 · Drink 2017-2035
The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape from Raymond Usseglio has it all. Complex aromas of spice, leather and plum. Appealing flavors of red and black fruits. A rich, supple texture. A long, velvety finish that echoes with spice and citrus zest. This all-around performer should drink well for up to two decades.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 91–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/10/2016
As to the Chateauneuf, there are four cuvees in 2015. The base 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape is a beautiful classic cuvee that offers lots of black and blue fruits, crushed violets and hints of graphite in a full-bodied, pure and polished style. Mostly Grenache, with 10% Mourv'dre and smaller amounts Syrah and other permitted varieties, aged 90% or more in concrete tanks, it should drink well for a de…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 91/100 · -, 19/10/2017
The 2015 Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a classic, balanced red from this estate. Black fruits, lots of minerality, garrigue and pepper aromatics all give way to a rich, medium to full-bodied, concentrated 2015 that has enough tannic grip to warrant short-term cellaring. This cuvee is 80% Grenache and the rest Mourv'dre, Syrah and Cinsault, and it's brought up mostly in concrete tanks (2% in new barrels).