Score: 90-93 RP

Region: Rhone

District: Chateauneuf du Pape

Type: Still Wine

Color: Red

Varietal: Rhone Blends

Vintage: 2007

Size: 375ML

Available: 23

Brand: See more from Usseglio Pere et Fils (Pierre)

Sku: 105806

Price: $34.99

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Parker Review:
"Made from the same blend as the 2006, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape possesses a dense ruby/purple hue as well as wonderfully sweet aromas of blue and black fruits, underbrush, truffles, incense, and garrigue. It is full-bodied, opulent, fleshy, powerful and substantial in the mouth. The Usseglios told me they had a couple of lots that went into this wine that hit nearly 17% natural alcohol! This was not caused by spiking high temperatures (which the Southern Rhone did not experience in 2007), but rather by the extraordinarily low yields and severe drought conditions that existed from spring through the end of September. What a superlative performance from proprietors Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usseglio. This is one of the few estates where the 2006s are so great that they eclipse their brilliant 2005s, and come very close to what was accomplished in 2007. 2007 is another stunning success from brothers Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usseglio." 90-93 Points, Robert Parker

Tanzer Review:
Deep red. Exotic, expressive aromas of strawberry, white flowers and apricot this shows the vibrancy and perfume of a white wine. Deeper raspberry and cherry on the palate, with the floral quality repeating. This exuberant wine will drink well young. 89-92 points