Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tempranillo wide flavours of dark cherries

wide flavours of dark cherries and berries

Bright lemony zest on the nose

This bottle had been perfectly stored

My favorite of this quartet is the 2010 Pinot Noir Moulin Rouge Pisoni Vineyard

powered by ripe Pinot Noir

Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tempranillo wide flavours of dark cherries95 points Wine Advocate The brilliant 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Galets Blonds is the star of these Chateauneufs. A blend of 92% Grenache and 8% Syrah was aged in foudre, tank, and small oak barrels (about 20%). Its dark ruby plum purple tinged color is followed by a big, sweet nose of kirsch liqueur, herbes de Provence, and an oil of pepper like character. Concentrated and full bodied, with an old vine essence to its personality, this super