2007 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvee de Mon Aieul, Domaine Pierre Usseglio (3L)

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Vintage: 2007
Format: 3L
Wine Name: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
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Designation: Cuvee de Mon Aieul
Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Producer: Pierre Usseglio
Varietal: Red Rhone Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub-Region: Southern Rhone
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Tasting note: There are 1,800 cases of the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Mon Aieul (100% tank-aged Grenache). It represents an awesome naked/virginal expression of Grenache from three vineyard parcels planted in sand, clay, and limestone soils. After tasting this wine on five separate occasions, I can state with certainty, it has the most saturated color of any Mon Aieul produced to date. Moreover, its perfume of blueberry liqueur, black raspberries, licorice, roasted meat juices, and lavender is incredible. Full-bodied power, a multilayered mouthfeel, tremendous purity, and awesome concentration put this wine in a class by itself. This sensational Chateauneuf du Pape is still very young, and 3-4 years of cellaring is required. It should be a modern day legend and last for nearly two decades. Brothers Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usseglio have been accomplishing amazing things. To reiterate, the 2007s are the most profound wines Thierry and Jean-Pierre have ever produced. (100pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Oct. 2009
Score: 100
Drink: 2012-2032

Tasting note: Vivid ruby. Exotic, complex nose displays scents of raspberry, smoky herbs, anise and gingerbread. Supple red and dark berry preserve flavors are seamless and alluringly sweet, and nicely lifted by tangy minerality. Manages to be both rich and lively, finishing with impressive clarity and persistent spiciness. (94pts. JR, Stephen Tanzer’s IWC)

Tasted: January/February 2010
Score: 94
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Ripe but streamlined, with gorgeous layers of crushed black cherry, macerated currant and warm fig flavors that stretch over fresh minerality and a long finish filled with tobacco, spice and bittersweet cocoa. This has energy and drive to go with its ripeness. Best from 2010 through 2022. (94 pts. JM, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: Nov 15, 2009
Score: 94
Drink: 2010-2022