2007 Pierre Usseglio "Cuv̩e de Mon AÌøeul" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape Despite having been in Napa

Despite having been in Napa for almost 100 years you can taste the mineral drive that I associate with many Italian whites

Light strawberry and cherry fruit sits stiffly framed with crisp tannins

90% virua and 10% malvasia

lifted by violet floral and oak nuances

This entry-level Pinot is ideally enjoyed over the next 2-3 years

2007 Pierre Usseglio "Cuv̩e de Mon AÌøeul" Ch̢teauneuf-du-Pape Despite having been in NapaA previous, 100 point review by Robert Parker for Wine Advocate: "There are 1,800 cases of the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Mon Aieul (100% tank aged Grenache). It represents an awesome naked virginal expression of Grenache from three vineyard parcels planted in sand, clay, and limestone soils. After tasting this wine on five separate occasions, I can state with certainty, it has the most saturated color of any Mon Aieul produced to date.