Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero There is even better mid-palate

There is even better mid-palate density

Tasted at the domain in September 2020

powerful and structured

detailed and impressively scaled broad-shouldered flavors that possess excellent power and plenty of underlying tension on the focused

Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero There is even better mid-palateDense 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