The crème de la crème of the vintage, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée De Mon Aïeul is 100% whole cluster fermented Grenache raised mostly in demi-muids. It doesn't get more Provençal than this beauty, whose deeper ruby hue is followed by a killer nose of darker cherries, blackberries, olive tapenade, licorice, and peppery garrigue. With medium to full-bodied richness, the sun-kissed, perfumed, complex style of the vintage, ample opulence and fat, and sweet, integrated tannins, it's a stunning, classic expression of this cuvée to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years. There's no Reserve Des Deux Freres in the vintage, as the team didn't feel it was warranted in the vintage.

Black cherries, strawberries, black raspberries, herbs, pepper, and flowers crowd into the perfume. There is concentration, energy, and layers of ripe, sweet, peppery fruits that linger with fruit and freshness. The wine is made with 100% old vine Grenache. Drink from 2025-2037.95 Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2022&wine=Domaine%20Pierre%20Usseglio%20%26%20Fils%20Chateauneuf-du-Pape%20Cuvee%20de%20mon%20Aieul

The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is deep and concentrated, mingling aromas of spices and bay leaf with notes of dark cherries, wild dark berries and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and dense, it's velvety and sappy with delicate, fresh tannins, bright acids and a vibrant, long, dynamic finish. This 100% Grenache Noir, planted on several parcels on galets roulés, safres and calcareous soils, macerated for 40 days and matured for 12 months in foudres, is one of the wines of the vintage at both this address and across the appellation.- YC

A very full-bodied Chateauneauf that manages to retain its poise in spite of the deep red fruit, black olive and dry earth character. Very long, rich finish, but it remains dry and well balanced, which is a miracle at this level of extravagance. From ancient grenache vines planted on galet cobblestone soil. Drink or hold. Stuart Pigott Senior Editor

The perfumed 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Mon Aïeul showcases alluring rosewater, strawberry jam, spice box, dried herbs and a sprinkle of white pepper. Seamlessly structured with ripe tannins, the full-bodied 2010 is a serious and ageworthy Mon Aïeul that plays in the same quality league as the preceding vintages. An elongated, spicy ending confirms a red Châteauneuf-du-Pape of outstanding quality. - By Nicolas Greinacher on August 2024