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Raymond Usseglio's father, Francis, came from Piedmont in Northern Italy in 1931 and in 1948, after several years working for other growers, acquired 8 hectares which eventually passed to his eldest son, Pierre. Raymond had to build his own estate which he began in 1964. There are now 16 ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a further 5ha in the Côtes du Rhône appellation spread over more than 30 parcels. 

Raymond's son, Stéphane, produces rich, full, ageworthy Châteauneuf from vines over 50 years old. They tend to be jammy and juicy with a good amount of fat to cuddle up to yet more elegant than the wines from most other Châteauneuf estates.

In addition to the excellent red Châteauneuf, the family also produces a limited production Cuvée Impériale from vines planted in 1901-1902 at La Crau, one of the most renowned lieu dits in the appellation, particularly highly regarded for Grenache. There is also a small quantity of a delicious old vine Roussanne and Claudette. From 2007 Stef is also making (in good years) a superb Mourvèdre dominated wine, La Part des Anges. More recent additions to the range include amphora-aged wines which are also excellent.