Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc Size:6x750ml There's a hint of oak

There's a hint of oak spice here but it is very subtle and beautifully melded with the fresh fruit of the variety

offset by exotic sweet spices

The balance between the varieties—and the classic push/pull of sweet and savory—is more harmonious this year than in any I can remember

backward and brooding finish

with its licorice

Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne Blanc Size:6x750ml There's a hint of oakPale gold. Vibrant, mineral accented aromas of fresh pear, Meyer lemon and anise pick up hints of iodine and pungent flowers with air. Juicy and seamless on the palate, offering densely packed orchard and pit fruit flavors that are sharpened by a refreshingly bitter lemon pith flourish. Opens up slowly with air and finishes silky, gently sweet and very long, leaving vibrant citrus pith and mineral notes behind. Josh Raynolds