Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc

Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne BlancPale gold. Vibrant, mineral accented aromas of fresh pear, Meyer lemon and anise pick up hints of iodine and pungent flowers with air. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering densely packed orchard and pit fruit flavors that are sharpened by a refreshingly bitter lemon pith flourish. Opens up slowly with air and finishes silky, gently sweet and very long, leaving vibrant citrus pith and mineral notes behind. Josh Raynolds

Small yield at 36hl/ha

red currant liqueur and plenty of floral nuances

Sisseck thinks in the future Pingus will be around 50% in oak vats

The Salicutti 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Piaggione is a mid-weight red wine with a deep and lasting aromatic impact

This is the only wine in the range to exhibit any reduction and here it’s enough to dominate the fruit

Bruno Giacosa passed away in early 2018 but his style and standards are being maintained by his daughter Bruna

with terrific balance

It has an exotic bouquet that articulates the growing season more than the terroir – camphor and eucalyptus

This is quite simply terrific

leaving blackberry and cherry-cola notes behind

Shows the acidity and grip of 2006

This is excellent and a wine that should also age well but be enjoyable after only 4 to 6 years of cellaring