2012 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Impériale

Community Tasting Notes (30) Avg Score: 92.1 points

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  7/3/2023 - Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 94 Points

  This wine has put on weight and added complexity since my last tasting. Dark fruit s showcased by river rock, Mediterranean spice, licorice and bitter cherries. The nose awakens the senses. The palate is layered with great depth and texture. So smooth, but detailed with dashes of flavor as it glides across the palate. Great juice.

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  11/6/2021 - John McCabe wrote: 93 Points

  My last of these two. Was a bit congested right out of the bottle but opened up beautifully after a while. Perhaps not the most expressive vintage of this, but it was still so composed and extended.

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  5/22/2021 - la turque wrote: 93 Points

  A really well made wine, but not quite at prime time yet. Reluctant nose of black cherries and vanilla. On the palate, cassis predominantly with a slight bitter finish. The amazing Grenache centric chocolate and coffee notes haven’t yet emerged. A little “hot” on the way down, but decent acidity and freshness. Wait 1-2 years to open the next one.

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  5/9/2021 - DesMarteau wrote: 92 Points

  Lighter mouthfeel….30 mins of air and it’s still opening / changing…clean cherries, cranberry, cassis, soft tannins…a hint of spice. Can age a few….

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  3/14/2021 - happy712 Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Nice lighter red. Has cherry, dark fruit, slight smoke, classic Rhone. Did not need decanting, but improved in the glass over an hour. Great with barbecue or smoked meats.

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