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2012 Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Impériale
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Community Tasting Notes 30
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Oldmanzin Likes this wine: 94 points
July 3, 2023 - 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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John McCabe wrote: 93 points
November 6, 2021 - 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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la turque wrote: 93 points
May 22, 2021 - 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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DesMarteau wrote: 92 points
May 9, 2021 - 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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happy712 Likes this wine: 92 points
March 14, 2021 - 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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By Richard Jennings
11/6/2015 (link) 93 points(Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Impériale) Dark red violet color; aromatic, savory, tobacco, brett, charcoal, smoke nose; tasty, tart berry, charcoal, garrigue, tobacco, mineral palate with good balancing acidity; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish (95% Grenache, 5% other CdP varieties) 93+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Cuvée Impériale
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Codes 000004673750, 1370053070022, 3700530700124
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 21 (2%)
- In Cellars 634 (61%)
- Consumed 391 (37%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerDomaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- DesignationCuvée Impériale
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
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