Domaine Usseglio Raymond & Fils - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Pure Clairette - White - 2023

Wine:

Elegant and mineral-driven, the 2023 White Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pure Clairette opens with refined notes of fennel and anise. This is a white of remarkable depth—both vibrant and mouthwatering—yet broad on the palate, combining a delicate toasty note from the lees with the crystalline purity of the grape. It’s a wine of real emotion: airy, refined, and built to age for up to 10 years. A true table wine to savour slowly. Rated 95/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from vines aged around 50 years old. Fermentation in new small casks (17HL) and demi-muids (5HL) from the Stockinger cooperage, followed by ageing for 6 months.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

A mineral aromatic structure with notes of fennel and green aniseed.

Palate:

this cuvée shows remarkable depth with a vibrant, mouthwatering purity. A crystalline expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it delivers lively freshness and finishes with a delicate touch of toasty complexity.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Salmon fillet with citrus fruits, stuffed chicken breasts and tender carrots, trout in a salt crust.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

A major name in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Usseglio Raymond & Fils is one of the region’s most sought-after estates. Known for crafting wines with remarkable depth and balance, it consistently outshines many of its peers—few can match its level of precision, elegance, and unwavering quality.

Long praised by the Parker Guide, the estate’s cuvées are becoming increasingly hard to secure. As soon as a new vintage is released, demand surges and allocations disappear fast.