2006 Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul Italian Layered and long

Layered and long

This may not make it to 100 but it will come close

hit a home run in 2000

It has hidden power and subtle oak toasting - this clearly feels no need to shout about its presence

The ship may have sailed

2006 Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul Italian Layered and long"This fabulous Chateauneuf du Pape was popped and poured. It only needed 20 minutes to wake up and offer an array of spicy cherries, earth, garrigue, pepper and black raspberry notes. Full bodied and richly textured, this delicious, balanced wine could use a few more years before it starts to open and drink well." 95 100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider