🍷 Red Wine – Vin de France
Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils – La Genèse 2021: Terroir & Purity Grenache
A signature cuvée from the Usseglio estate, 100% Grenache noir from ~70-year-old vines on two terroirs (sand to the East and rolled pebbles to the West of the Rhône), certified organic, Demeter biodynamic , vinified in amphorae for a pure and elegant expression.
🔍 Main features:
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Producer : Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), organic & biodynamic viticulture (Demeter).
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Appellation : Vin de France
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Vintage : Genesis
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Vintage : 2021
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Capacity : 75 cl
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Grape variety : 100% Grenache noir, 70-year-old vines, sand & rolled pebbles.
🍶 Vinification & Aging:
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Fermentation with indigenous yeasts , without settling, in “Drunk Turtle” type amphorae made of To-scane clay, providing gentle oxygenation and natural stirring of the lees.
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Bottled without filtration , expresses the vitality and minerality of the terroir.
👁️ Wine profile:
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Eye : Deep ruby red, clear & brilliant.
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Nose : Intense aromas of cherry, raspberry, strawberry with spicy touches & floral elegance.
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Palate : Velvety on the palate with supple tannins, enveloping, fruity generosity & long, complex finish on spices — pure Grenache dedicated to pleasure.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings:
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Ideal to accompany: grilled lamb chops, tagine, stews, mature cheeses
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💡 Tip : decant for 1 hour or open 30 minutes beforehand to release the full aromatic potential
🕰️ Consumption & Service:
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Temperature : 16–18°C
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Preparation : Decanting recommended to express complexity
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Cellar potential : excellent until 2028–2032, with good balance from 2023.
🌿 Terroir & Commitment:
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Plots of land on sand (right bank) and rolled pebbles (left bank) of the Rhône, located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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Demeter organic & biodynamic certification, manual harvesting, vinification respectful of living things — no oenological inputs, no added sulfites.
⭐ Reviews & Ratings:
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Wine Advocate 2023 (2021): 93 pts — “superb wine of purity and finesse Grenache”…
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James Suckling (2022): 97 pts – “Highly floral,… well‑structured on full‑bodied yet concentrated palate, extraordinary finish with wet stones & spices”
🎁 Special Offer:
10% discount with the code REDUCTIONOFF from €50 of purchase .
Treat yourself to La Genèse , an exceptional Grenache, elegant and sincere — the wine of a unique moment.
🚚 Delivery & Warranty:
Fast and careful delivery: receive Le Genèse directly to your home.
Your satisfaction is our priority — our team will support you right up to the tasting.
FAQs
What are your delivery times?
Metropolitan France: 2-4 working days
Europe: 3-5 working days