Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Size:12x750ml smoke-tinged finish

smoke-tinged finish

few domaines use the Sur Gamay name on the label with reds for fear it will confuse consumers

with orange zest and lemon peel embroidered through the thick

finishing with a spicy kick

Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Size:12x750ml smoke-tinged finishDense 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