Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero smoke and lemon oil

smoke and lemon oil

Less classic than some

Roasted plum

Here the nose offers a moderate step up in aromatic elegance with its nose of both red and dark berry fruit scents that are liberally laced with earth and floral hints

it offers up a brooding nose of licorice

Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero smoke and lemon oilDense 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