Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux

Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis TonneauxDense 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

mint and sweet spices hove on the palate in a decidedly mid-weight Brunello that emphasizes grace and agility

There is a faint hint of exoticism to the citrus blossom

Published on November 15

and the flavors are pungent and powerful

The medium-bodied flavors are not quite as dense though they are

frank and direct flavors that are fuller

lilac and rose petal along with notes of dark currant

occasionally other Echézeaux is added from purchases but in 2018 this is a domaine wine)

the wine is deep

rich and seductively textured medium-bodied flavors possess an opulent mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the firm

ample concentration and richness on the medium to full-bodied palate and a long

Corino ages this wine in a high percentage of new barriques