Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Imperiale Vintage:2022 white flowers and much greater

white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999

There is touch of petrol character to the ultra-fresh and cool aromas of mostly white fleshed fruit and pretty floral nuances

chocolate-covered cherries

plenty of tannins from 14 months in oak

wood toast and menthol

Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Imperiale Vintage:2022 white flowers and much greaterDark and ripe, with very friendly raspberry ganache, blackberry coulis and melted licorice notes that carry through the broad, fleshy finish. Densely layered and not shy with its fruit driven profile, but there's more than enough graphite edged grip to keep this honest. Should mellow nicely in the cellar. Best from 2014 through 2025. 75 cases imported. JM