white pepper and baking spices exhibiting flavours of dark chocolate and coffee
This branch of the Dagueneau family
Made from a blend of 95% Malbec and 5% Merlot from vines aged 25-30 years old yielding 43 hl/ha
almost as if the grapes were grown at high altitude
The wines from Nicolas Joly are regarded as a benchmark for Chenin Blanc throughout the world
Domaine Pierre Usseglio Châteauneuf du Pape 'Cuvee de mon Aieul' 2020 carmenere white pepper and baking spices96 98 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, Nov 2021 "The 2020 Chteauneuf Du Pape Cuve De Mon Aeul is all Grenache (from three terroirs) that was not destemmed and is still resting all in used demi muids. Incredible aromatics of blackberries, ground pepper, toasted spice, raspberries, and flowers all emerge from this deep, full bodied, yet wonderfully elegant barrel sample that makes the most of this great vintage. It's going to drink brilliantly for 15 20 years with