Stéphane Usseglio & Thomas Farge - Oxymore 2019
96/100
James Suckling
92-94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
89-91/100
Robert Parker
"A unique vintage you absolutely must try!"
“The 2019 Oxymore is a collaboration between Thomas Farge and Stéphane Usseglio. It is a blend of 65% Syrah from old vines in the northern Rhône, 30% Grenache, and 5% Counoise. It features a deep purple-ruby color, with notes of red and black fruits, game, ground pepper, and violets. This marvel greets the palate with medium- to full-bodied richness, a smooth and elegant texture, and ultra-fine tannins. While Syrah takes center stage on the nose, Grenache comes more to the fore on the palate, and this is quite simply an elegant, well-balanced, and undeniably delicious wine in the making. Best enjoyed over the next 7–8 years.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2020)
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Eye
Intense purple color, deep ruby
Nose
Rich with red and black berries, notes of game, spices, pepper, and violets
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with an elegant and harmonious texture, very fine and delicate tannins, and a lovely finish
Serve
Decant if needed to allow for aeration for recent vintages (less than 3 years old) and serve at 16°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with game in sauce, red meats with mushrooms, grilled meats, terrines...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The result of a collaborative project between Thomas Farge and Stéphane Usseglio, the 2019 Oxymore is a blend of 65% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 5% Counoise. It’s an interesting concept, though a bit disjointed at the moment, with the northern character—violets, blueberries, and crushed stone—currently dominating the softer, richer nuances of the south. Overall, it is medium-bodied, ripe, and approachable, with silky tannins on the finish. It’s worth keeping an eye on to see how it develops.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
A surprisingly deep nose of blackberry, damp earth, and smoke, evoking an image of wind-swept vineyards in the fall after a hot, dry summer. Full-bodied on the palate, with remarkable elegance and vitality for this red wine, which boasts a broad and highly concentrated bouquet. Plenty of tannins, but they are already well-integrated. A long, licorice-and-mineral-driven finish. A blend of 65% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 5% Counoise.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92-94/100
About the wine:
The 2019 Oxymore is a collaboration between Thomas Farge and Stéphane Usseglio. It is a blend of 65% Syrah from old vines in the northern Rhône, 30% Grenache, and 5% Counoise. It features a deep purple-ruby hue, with notes of red and black fruits, game, ground pepper, and violets. This marvel greets the palate with medium- to full-bodied richness, a smooth and elegant texture, and ultra-fine tannins. While the Syrah takes center stage on the nose, the Grenache comes through more on the palate, and this is quite simply an elegant, well-balanced, and undeniably delicious wine in the making. Best enjoyed over the next 7–8 years.