2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Pure, Raymond Usseglio

The Raymond Usseglio domaine is one of the top estates in Chateauneuf du Pape, and also makes this rare white Chateauneuf from 100% Roussanne - one of the 13 permitted grape varieties also used for making (red) Chateauneuf du Pape.  Impressive, dense and pure, this is an elegant version of white CDP.

"A big step up, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Pure Roussanne offers terrific citrus, white fruits, and sautéed apple nuances as well as a fresh, very clean, crisp style on the palate. It’s moderately concentrated, yet has beautiful purity. It’s going to gain richness with a year in bottle as well."  Jeb Dunnuck