Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils : La Part des Anges 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes for "La Part des Anges" 2024 from Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils

Tasting

Colour
This wine displays a deep, opaque purple hue.

Nose
The bouquet offers rich aromas of fully ripe black fruit, accompanied by delicate spicy notes, violet, graphite and subtle smoky hints reminiscent of scorched earth.

Palate
This unconventional red wine is both elegant and indulgent. The palate unfolds generous flavours of ripe black fruit and spice, enhanced by notes of caramel. The tannins are silky and free of astringency, supported by perfectly integrated oak that carries through to a long, beautiful finish.

Food and wine pairing
This cuvée pairs wonderfully with veal tenderloin, honey-glazed duck breast or a flavourful mushroom risotto. It will also make a perfect match for grilled red meats, game in sauce and mature hard cheeses.

Serving and ageing
To fully appreciate "La Part des Anges" 2024, serve it at a temperature of 16–18°C, taking care to decant it one to two hours before tasting. This wine has excellent potential and can be cellared until around 2038.

Other characteristics
This red wine has an alcohol content of around 15%.

The elegance of a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils

The estate
Officially founded in 1964, Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils is an iconic family estate in the Rhône Valley. Today, Stéphane Usseglio passionately runs this 55-hectare property. Committed to an environmentally friendly approach, the estate stands out for its certified organic and biodynamic farming practices. This philosophy preserves the vitality of the soils and enhances the authentic expression of exceptional terroirs through wines of great purity.

The vineyard
The grapes for this cuvée come from vines averaging 50 years of age, located on the renowned Terres Blanches plateaus within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. This exceptional terroir consists mainly of rounded pebbles that store the heat of the day. The vineyard is farmed with the utmost respect for living organisms and a strong commitment to biodiversity, certified by the Ecocert, Biodyvin and Demeter labels.

Winemaking and ageing
To craft "La Part des Anges" 2024, the grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, followed by rigorous sorting on a vibrating table. The bunches are fully destemmed before integral barrel fermentation. The wine is then meticulously aged, with the vast majority resting in new demi-muids, bringing structure and complexity to the whole.

Grape varieties
This blend is composed of 70% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache Noir and 10% Syrah.