Domaine Usseglio Les Apôtres Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2022
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Domaine Usseglio Les Apôtres Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2022
96/100 Parker's Wine Advocate
The first time we have been allocated this spectacular and unique Châteauneuf-du-Pape that combines a top selection of all 13 grape varieties allowed under this appellation - rarely found in one cuvee. While this literal approach is unusual, Usseglio also deviate from tradition by giving these grapes a very long fermentation in clay amphorae. "The pinnacle of the winery’s offerings is the Apôtres, which has been produced only in select years. The 2022 is a stunner. This is only the fourth time Stéphane Usseglio made this cuvée, a co-fermentation of 13 different grapes with amphora-aging. Three months of skin contact post fermentation resulted in concentrated red and black fruits, crushed violets, licorice and pencil shaving traces. The 2022 Apôtres stands out for its concentration and complexity, balanced by exceptional tension. Despite all the substance, the 2022 is surprisingly agile and bursts with energy and freshness. A dense, long and endless finish rounds it all up. This is a cuvée that invariably benefits from extended cellaring." Drink 2026-2054
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