Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils : La Genèse 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of La Genèse 2022 from Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals itself in a deep, intense ruby hue, tinged with purplish highlights in its youth.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is powerful, dominated by intense scents of ripe red fruits such as cherry, raspberry and strawberry, all subtly underlined by a delicate touch of spice.

Palate
The palate offers a generous, intensely fruity texture. It reveals itself to be particularly velvety, supported by remarkably supple tannins. The whole extends into a long, persistent finish, marked by delicious fruity and spicy notes.

Food and wine pairing
This cuvée is ideally paired with grilled or roasted red meats, such as a fine cut of beef or a rack of lamb. It also pairs wonderfully with slow-cooked dishes, feathered game or recipes with Mediterranean flavours.

Service and storage
To fully appreciate La Genèse 2022, it is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature between 16 and 18°C, allowing it to decant for an hour while young. Its aging potential means it can be kept in the cellar for enjoyment until around 2033.

The pure expression of Grenache in Vin de France by Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils

The estate
The family's winemaking history began in the 1930s, but it was in 1963 that Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils was officially founded. Located in the heart of the Rhône Valley, the estate now spans 55 hectares. Currently led by Stéphane Usseglio, the estate stands out for its deep commitment to biodiversity and soil preservation. Cultivating all of its vines organically and biodynamically, the family estate skilfully combines local traditions with innovative winemaking methods to reveal the authenticity of its terroirs.

The vineyard
The grapes used for this Vin de France come from vines with an average age of 70 years. They thrive on two exceptional terroirs located on either side of the Rhône: 50% grow on sandy soils on the right bank, while the remaining 50% draw their resources from a plot of rolled pebbles on the left bank. The entire vineyard is cultivated with the utmost respect for living organisms, following biodiversity-friendly practices certified by Ecocert, Certipaq, Biodyvin and Demeter.

Winemaking and aging
Following hand-harvesting and rigorous berry sorting, La Genèse 2022 undergoes a truly unique production process. The aging takes place entirely in a Tuscan clay amphora-style vessel, nicknamed "Drunk Turtle". This technical choice allows for gentle, controlled oxygenation of the wine, while enabling natural stirring of the lees, thus preserving the full purity of the fruit.

Grape variety
100% Grenache Noir