Raymond Usseglio, La Creation, VdF

Cork OK. Nice mini-Châteauneuf, I'd say. Pure and fresh, garrigue and red fruit. Tannin level low, just enough to give some backbone. Decent finish, almost vibrant. Good showing.

Slightly corked

100% Grenache, issu de vieilles vignes élevées en biodynamie. Vin élevé en Amphore, non filtré C'est un vin qu'il convient de boire vers les 17/18° pour en apprécier toutes qualités. belle couleur poupre. Arômes de cerises noires, de moka, fruité. avec un peu d'olive noire. Les tanins sont soyeux. Belle longueur en bouche. Très bien

A bit of an enigma. Lots of black fruits on the nose. Sloe-driven on the palate. Sweet finish! Would love to retry in 5 years.

Grenache from vines in Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape. Medium ruby color. Black cherry, raspberry, smoke, potting soil, baking spice and brambles on the nose. Creamy and rich red fruit on the palate, with a streak of salinity and earth through the lingering finish. Chalky tannins could use some time for resolution, but doesn't detract from this fruit-driven and enjoyable simple wine.

Sold as a Vin de France because the grapes come from separate appellations, Chateauneuf du Pape and Lirac, this early drinking, personality-driven charmer offers up a blast of richly-textured black cherries, plums and herbs as soon as the wine hits your glass. Round and fruity with good weight and texture, this is already just great to drink.