In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Raymond Usseglio CDP Cuvee Imperiale, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. Red Rhone in 6x75cl. Drinking window: 2020–2030. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 96/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 27/10/2021
Deep, spicy and fragrant, this is a very concentrated and elegant Chateauneuf-du-Pape with remarkably fine tannins and floral delicacy alongside its earthy primacy. Mainly produced from grenache vines planted in 1901 and 1902. From Demeter-certified biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 96–98/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 06/10/2020 · Drink 2020-2030
Coming all from very old vine Grenache and brought up in tank, the 2019 Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Imperiale offers a smoking bouquet of vivid black raspberry and cassis intermixed with lots of flowery incense, licorice, and spring flowers. Reminding me of a Grand Cru Red Burgundy on the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, has a vibrant, tight, focused texture, polished tannins, and beautifully in…