S USSEGLIO LES PARCELLAIRES

Grapes: 90% Grenache (old vines) and 10% Petite Serine an ancestor of Syrah.
Place: Rhone Valley, France

Les Parcellaires Rouge is a blend of parcels planted in different terroirs of sandy soils — aged for 48 months in 90% in concrete tank and 10% in neutral barrels. Francis USSEGLIO who came from Italy in 1931 to settle in Châteauneuf du Pape and began producing his own wine in 1948. His son Pierre took over and increased the size of the estate. Today it covers 25 hectares divided into 17 plots which are operated by Jean-Pierre and Thierry. Medium bodied, dry with crushed red berries, earth, minerality and a rustic balance of tannins and acidity. Decant for 30 minutes to let this one open up and spread her wings.

Pairings: lamb, pork, beef, and game, as well as grilled and roasted meats.

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