(a blend of 70% En l’Ormeau and 30% Casse Tête)
wet stone and newly turned earth scents
The bouquet offers a large quota of cured beat
It will keep for another decade or more
spicy wine without the depth of the splendid 2001
Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero (a blend of 70% EnDense and structured, the 2001 Patrick Lesec Chteauneuf du Pape Marquis Tonneaux is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvdre. Showing deep black cherry and mineral laced dark fruits intermixed with licorice, wild herbs, pepper, the wine is medium to full bodied with a firm, structured core, beautifully ripe fruit, good acidity, and a long, grippy, focused finish. While still in need of another 2 to 4 years for prime drinking, I love the structure and