Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc other_regions This looks to be one

This looks to be one of the wines of the vintage

it feels cloying after a while

fresh and ultra pure essence of red berry fruit nose is nuanced by wet stone and herbal hints and leads to detailed and equally stony middle weight flavors that are still quite primary and supported by a firm but ripe acid spine and fine length

later than in other vintages

(from 5 separate parcels in both Chambertin and Clos de Bèze

Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc other_regions This looks to be onePale 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