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2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Part des Anges, Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils, Rhône

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
For laying down
Joe Czerwinski
98/100
Product: 20168031677
2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Part des Anges, Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils, Rhône

Description

The Part des Anges was, despite the intense
competition, probably my favourite 2016 of the whole
16-day trip. With 70 percent Mourvèdre matured in 70
percent new oak, this is disarmingly fresh and open, its
savoury precursors locked in a pure expression of dark
dark fruit, its tannic potential completely harnessed
by the intensity of the fruit. Spicy, rich, gourmand and
utterly beguiling. A real triumph, and the smile on
Stephane’s face shows that he is rather proud of this
cuvée, with good reason. Drink 2022-2030.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2016
Alcohol % 14.5
Maturity For laying down
Body Full Bodied
Producer Domaine Raymond Usseglio

Critics reviews

Joe Czerwinski 98/100
Dominated by Mourvdre (70%) and new oak (80%), the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape la Part des Anges is a beauty, as long as you set aside preconceptions about typicity and what you think Chteauneuf should taste like. Toasted cedar and vanilla accent black cherry and cola notes in this full-bodied, rich, plush wine that comes at you in supple waves of generosity and flavor. It's approachable (although primary) right now, but it should really hit its stride in 2-3 years and drink well through at least 2035.Joe Czerwinski - 31/08/2018
Drink 2020 - 2035
Joe Czerwinski, RobertParker.com (Aug 2018)

About this wine

Domaine Raymond Usseglio

This third-generation family domaine, of Italian origin, is today run by Raymond’s son, Stéphane Usseglio. The estate counts 24-hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, all of which have been managed biodynamically since 2011. Their vineyards are divided equally between the galet-strewn parcels around Orange, the sandy soils of Courthézon and the alluvial, clay soils of the Crau plateau and the village of Bédarrides. Stéphane continues to innovate, using small, new oak barrels alongside the traditional foudres, as well as experimenting with concrete and terracotta amphorae of varying shapes and sizes. These winemaking techniques enhance the characteristics of each grape variety, carefully highlighting the particularities of each.
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