Pierre Usséglio & Fils Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul 2014

The Châteauneuf Du Pape 2014 Cuvée De Mon Aïeul always reminded me of the 2006 domaine, with its beautiful elegance and charm. Made from a blend of three terroirs - Les Grandes Serres (96-year-old vines) to the south, La Crau (78-year-old vines) to the east and La Guigasse (75-year-old vines) located in the center of the appellation - it is 100% Grenache aged mainly in vats, with 10% in demi-muids. Loaded with magnificent notes of kirsch and black cherry, as well as licorice, peppery garrigue, flowers and truffled earth, this wine reveals itself rich and full-bodied on the palate, with a beautiful sensation of fluidity, ripe tannins and an excellent finish. This brilliant, hedonistic, yet finely crafted Grenache really shines at the moment.