Domaine Pierre Usseglio - The unique 2021
Domaine Usseglio is located in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhône Valley. It was created in 1948 by an Italian immigrant, Francis Usseglio, who came to work as a winemaker. The following year, Francis Usseglio produced his wine under his own label. Domaine Usseglio was taken over by his son Pierre Usseglio and is now managed by his sons; Thierry and Jean-Pierre Usseglio , who divide their time between the vineyard and the cellar and have a philosophy of improving quality without compromising the traditional style adopted by their father. The vineyard extends over 24 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (red and white), Lirac, Côtes-du-Rhône and Vin de France.
L'Unique is a blend of Grenache (40%), Syrah (20%), Mourvèdre (20%), Marselan (15%) and Merlot (5% ) which has undergone a 25-day maceration in stainless steel vats and thermo concrete. -regulated. Aging lasts 6 months in concrete vats before bottling in the spring.
Grapes: 40% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Marselan, 5% Merlot