Pierre Usseglio & Fils 'Cuvée de Mon Aïeul' Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France 2019The Usseglio family story begins with an act of emigration and determination. Francis Usseglio left Italy in 1931 and arrived in Chteauneuf du Pape to work as a farmhand. By 1948 he had acquired his own vines and founded the domaine, producing his first bottles in 1949. His son Pierre extended the estate and built its reputation across the following decades, and today the domaine is directed by Pierre's sons Jean Pierre and Thierry Usseglio. With 39

and remarkably fresh—turning preconceived notions of Zinfandel upside down

with a clean bite

WINEMAKER: Kiara ScottFARMING: Sustainable (vegan and vegetarian certified)VARIETY: 100% Chenin BlancTERROIR: Sourced from vineyards planted in 1993 (old vines) and 2016 (young vines) in Paarl

then evolving into gentle herbal notes

with mild salmon flavor and fresh dill

Planted in the 1890s

and distributors that they trust

Farming: Organic (uncertified)

cherry — and subtle brioche

spoon onto crusty bread with pickled onions

FARMING: Detail-pruned and canopy-thinned

Total élevage 18 months