Domaine Pierre Usseglio was founded in 1948 when Francis Usseglio had the opportunity to purchase 8 hectares. Francis had two sons, Pierre and Raymond. Pierre took over this domaine and his brother Raymond created his winery using his name which is how you have two different Usseglio wines in the Southern Rhone Valley today.

Today, Domaine Pierre Usseglio represents 24 hectares of vineyards spread out over 17 parcels in Chateauneuf du Pape, managed by Pierre’s sons –Jean-Pierre and Thierry. Domaine Pierre Usseglio produces 3 appellations - Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cote du Rhone and Lirac – and most of the wines produced are reds. 

Lirac is South West from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, just across the river where the Usseglio’s have an amazing parcel of 40 year old vines. 

It has terrific density and depth, with notes of blackcurrants, black cherries and licorice. Nicely concentrated and textured, it will be terrific value and drink nicely three to six years from vintage.