La Part des Anges Châteauneuf du Pape 2018
Descripción
La "parte de los ángeles", en francés la part des anges, no es solo el poético nombre que recibe la parte de volumen de un vino que se evapora al pasar a barrica, si no que es un Châteauneuf du Pape de libro, aunque de un estilo un poco más moderno, elaborado por Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils. La potente Monastrell es la variedad que domina el coupage, completado por Garnacha y Syrah, para conformar un tinto aterciopelado, largo y delicioso.
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Opinión de los críticos
In contrast to the tank-aged, Grenache-based Cuvée Imperiale, Usseglio's 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape la Part des Anges is 70% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah, all aged in oak. Dark and potent, it marries deep, dark fruit aromas with scents of vanilla and cedar on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is seamlessly smooth and focused, coming to a lingering, precise finish. Given the varietal makeup and elevage, I'd expect this wine to evolve positively for up to two decades. - Joe Czerwinski.
The Mourvèdre-dominated 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Part Des Anges (which includes 20% Grenache and 10% Syrah) was all destemmed and spent 16 months in 80% new barrels, with the balance in concrete tanks. This cuvée comes from two lieux-dits, Les Terres Blanches and Le Mourre de Gaud. A much more modern style cuvée, it has a gorgeous perfume of crème de cassis, crushed violets, graphite, and scorched earth, with a kiss of classy oak in the background. Almost full-bodied on the palate, it has more notable density and depth on the mid-palate, with supple, ripe tannins, remarkable freshness and purity, and a great finish. This is certainly not for the traditional Châteauneuf du Pape-only lovers out there, as the oak is certainly present, but it’s beautifully balanced, the purity of fruit is top-notch, and it’s just a great Châteauneuf du Pape that I suspect will have a solid 15 years or more of longevity, which is saying something for a 2018.
Añadas: 2021 2018
MUY BUENO