Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero Here the nose offers a

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

Less classic than some

with a different personality from its siblings

At least some forbearance required

The 2018 Les Perrieres de Lafleur is a blend of 49% Merlot and 51% Cabernet Franc

Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero Here the nose offers aDense 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