Domaine Pierre Usseglio - L'unique blanc 2021

Key words: Fruity / Floral / Pleasure

The wine: Here is a beautiful, refreshing and elegant vintage from the Usseglio estate! This blend of Vermentino (Rolle) and Clairette is distinguished by its citrus aromas as well as its subtle notes of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia). On the palate, a very well balanced roundness reminds us that the estate's vines were lulled by the sun of the Rhône Valley. An excellent white, ideal as an aperitif and which goes wonderfully with salads, fish and fresh cheeses.

Capacity: 75cl

Type: White wine

Grape varieties: 70% Vermentino, 30% Clairette

AOC: Vin de France

Drinking and storing: Drink now and keep until 2026

Service temperature: 8-10°C

The estate: The Châteauneuvoise history of the Usseglio family dates back to 1931, the year during which Francis Usseglio left Italy to settle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and work there as an agricultural worker. In 1948, the latter had the opportunity to exploit 8 hectares of vines in sharecropping and therefore decided to create his own estate. His son Pierre will take over and continue to develop the family business. Now comprising 39 hectares including 25 from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 6 from Lirac, 6 from Côtes-du-Rhône and 2 from AOC Vin de France, the vineyard is today managed by Pierre’s two sons: Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usseglio. The two brothers look after a very beautiful heritage of vines, half of which are over 65 years old, as well as a wide variety of terroirs including the famous rolled pebbles but also clay-limestone and sandy soils. The estate has today become a benchmark farm in the region and all production enjoys a very high quality level thanks to superb work in the vineyard and in the cellars.