understated and refined

There is really lovely vibrancy to the admirably pure medium weight flavors that exude energy as well as a fine minerality on the focused and long but slightly flat finish

the wine is dense

violet and sandalwood

Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Marquis Tonneaux Vintage:2001 understated and refinedDense 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