Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009 Rhone Rouge and it shows admirable intensity

and it shows admirable intensity and real understanding of the Rheingau style

no summer hail

yet I have no doubt it will still being singing at age 20

helped by their son Baptiste

and a great finish

Pierre Usseglio, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2009 Rhone Rouge and it shows admirable intensity92 points Vinous Vivid ruby. Deep red and dark berry aromas show good clarity and turn spicier with air. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering blackberry and cherry flavors and a hint of candied lavender. Closes with very good energy and lift, the spice and dark berry notes repeating. This wine is showing far more elegance now than it did last year. Jan 2012 92 points Robert Parker The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5%