Description du projet
2021 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Lirac Blanc
The 2021 Lirac Blanc is terrific, and outside of Châteauneuf du Pape, Lirac might be producing some of the best whites in the region. Honeyed lime, mineral, flowers, and citrus all emerge on the nose, and it’s medium-bodied and clean, with a great texture and a crisp finish. Based on Clairette and Grenache, brought up in a mix of barrels and tank, it’s perfect for enjoying over the coming 2-3 years.
One of the leading estates in Châteauneuf du Pape is unquestionably Domaine Pierre Usseglio, which is run by Thierry and Jean-Pierre Usseglio, with the next generation of Gregory Usseglio now working full-time with the estate as well. The lineup has shifted slightly over the years, with their Côtes du Rhône being replaced by the L’Unique label, which is released as a Vin de France. They produce a terrific Lirac, both red and white. Looking at the Châteauneuf du Pape releases, the classic red and white are now released under the label Premiere Pierre, and they’ve added the new Clos Pierre Usseglio 18 Cépages, which includes all 18 of the permitted grape varieties, red and white. The Cuvée Mon Aïeul and Reserve des Deux Freres remain unchanged and are two brilliant, yet dramatically different, expressions of Grenache.
— Jeb Dunnuck 2021
© 2020 Jeb Dunnuck | Reprinted with Permission
Jeb Dunnuck (2021)
