2020 Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Imperiale [WA96-98][JS96][JD93+]

Producer: Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils  Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France  Blend: Rhone Red Blend Year: 2020  Wine Advocate, 96-98 Points  "Tasted from the concrete tank, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Imperiale is reassuringly on form, with intricate herbal nuances overlaid on ripe purple raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied, silky and plush, with soft tannins cushioning the lengthy finish, this should be a real beauty to enjoy over the course of two decades. James Suckling, 96 Points  "So deep and dark, yet with such vitality and energy, this is a great Chateauneuf that’s remarkably drinkable right now. I love the exotic touch (pomegranate and mangosteen) and, in spite of the density, this has a graceful finish that glides over our palate and off into the distance. A grenache-based blend from vines planted in 1901 and 1902. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold."  Jeb Dunnuck, 93+ Points  " "The 2020 Chât