Description

Au cours de l'élevage d'un vin en fût, une partie de son volume s'évapore – une quantité que l'on nomme poétiquement La part des anges. Bien qu'issu d'un vignoble situé à la limite nord de la culture du Mourvèdre,ce Châteauneuf du Pape dans les règles de l'art propose un assemblage dominé par ce puissant cépage du sud de la France. Des arômes de cèdre grillé et de vanille viennent accentuer les longues notes de cerise de ce vin à la structure exceptionnelle.

Fiche technique

Le domaine
Domaine Raymond Usseglio
Type de vin
Red
Millésime
2016
Alcool
14.5% vol.
Cépage
70% Monastrell, 20% Garnacha, 10% Syrah
Origine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

L'avis des experts

The Wine Advocate:

Dominated by Mourvèdre (70%) and new oak (80%), the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape la Part des Anges is a beauty, as long as you set aside preconceptions about typicity and what you think Châteauneuf should taste like. Toasted cedar and vanilla accent black cherry and cola notes in this full-bodied, rich, plush wine that comes at you in supple waves of generosity and flavor. It's approachable (although primary) right now, but it should really hit its stride in 2-3 years and drink well through at least 2035.

Jeb Dunnuck:

The Mourvèdre-dominated 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Parte des Anges got a few “Wows” in the notes and is a rich, powerful 2016 that boasts a blockbuster bouquet of blackcurrants, white flowers, candle wax, and cured meats. It has integrated its oak élevage wonderfully since I tasted it last year and is pure Southern Rhône goodness today. Give this full-bodied, concentrated, yet expansive and opulent effort 2-4 years of bottle aged and drink it over the following 10-15+ years.

Jancis Robinson:

Cask sample. Rather lovely leathery note with more open development than many 2016s. A touch of medicinal character integrates into the palate well, and there's a nicely balanced tannic grip with pretty decent acidity. Long, ripe, savoury black fruit on the finish. 17+/20 points.