Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero with a different personality from

with a different personality from its siblings

smoke and lemon oil

At least some forbearance required

Less classic than some

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

Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero with a different personality fromDense 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