Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc Vintage:2015 The muscular and wonderfully rich

The muscular and wonderfully rich flavors possess excellent size

I will tip the age range two more years

There is a beguiling sense of tension to the lightly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that really build in intensity to the powerful and impressively persistent and naturally sweet finish where a hint of warmth surfaces

well-integrated tannin

Dark red with ruby tones

Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc Vintage:2015 The muscular and wonderfully richPale gold. Vibrant, mineral accented aromas of fresh pear, Meyer lemon and anise pick up hints of iodine and pungent flowers with air. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering densely packed orchard and pit fruit flavors that are sharpened by a refreshingly bitter lemon pith flourish. Opens up slowly with air and finishes silky, gently sweet and very long, leaving vibrant citrus pith and mineral notes behind. Josh Raynolds