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Stéphane Usseglio & Thomas Farge - Oxymore 2019

Name: Stéphane Usseglio & Thomas Farge - Oxymore 2019
Brand: Stéphane Usseglio
Rating: 3.9 (17 reviews)

Vin de France|Red wine

3.9/5 (17 customers)

96/100

James Suckling

92-94/100

Jeb Dunnuck

89-91/100

Robert Parker

accessible

powdery tannins

originality

“A unique vintage you simply 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 hue, with notes of red and black fruits, game, ground pepper, and violet. This gem greets the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a fluid and elegant texture, and ultra-fine tannins. While Syrah dominates the nose, Grenache comes to the fore on the palate, and this is quite simply an elegant, well-integrated, and undeniably delicious wine in the making. Best enjoyed over the next 7–8 years.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2020)

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Stéphane Usseglio

Vintage

Oxymore

Vintage

2019

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

65% Syrah (Thomas Farge), 30% Grenache (Stéphane Usseglio), 5% Counoise (Stéphane Usseglio), âge moyen des vignes : 60 ans

Terroirs

Syrah (Farge): gently sloping granite hillsides; Grenache (Usseglio): sandy soils; Counoise (Usseglio): stony soils over a subsoil of red clay

Viticulture

In accordance with the principles of biodynamics

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Syrah (Farge): no destemming, vinification in stainless steel tanks to promote gentle release of polyphenols, 30-day maceration. Grenache (Usseglio): partial destemming, fermentation in concrete tanks with 21 days of cold maceration. Counoise (Usseglio): full destemming, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, 21 days of maceration

Livestock farming

Syrah (Farge): aged in barrels that have previously held 3 to 5 wines; Grenache (Usseglio): aged in raw concrete tanks; Counoise (Usseglio): aged for 8 months in Stockinger demi-muids

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep purple, deep ruby

Nose

Rich with red and black berries, notes of game, spices, pepper, and violet

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 the wine to breathe 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 meat with mushrooms, grilled meats, terrines...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated wine (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’s medium-bodied, ripe, and approachable, with silky tannins on the finish. It’s worth keeping an eye on to see where it ends up.

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 autumn vineyards swept by the wind 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 displays a deep purple-ruby hue, with notes of red and black fruits, game, ground pepper, and violet. This gem greets the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a fluid and elegant texture, and ultra-fine tannins. While Syrah dominates the nose, Grenache comes through more on the palate, making this a simply elegant, well-balanced, and undeniably delicious wine in the making. Best enjoyed over the next 7–8 years.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 17 reviews