detailed and impressively scaled broad-shouldered flavors that possess excellent power and plenty of underlying tension on the focused
There is even better mid-palate density
The wine is amazing expressive now
powerful and structured
Tasted at the domain in September 2020
Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Brut Zero detailed and impressively scaled broad-shoulderedDense 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