Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tempranillo the tannins are ripe

the tannins are ripe

wide flavours of dark cherries and berries

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous)

Bright lemony zest on the nose

Beaurenard

Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tempranillo the tannins are ripe95 points Wine Advocate The brilliant 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Galets Blonds is the star of these Chateauneufs. A blend of 92% Grenache and 8% Syrah was aged in foudre, tank, and small oak barrels (about 20%). Its dark ruby plum purple tinged color is followed by a big, sweet nose of kirsch liqueur, herbes de Provence, and an oil of pepper like character. Concentrated and full bodied, with an old vine essence to its personality, this super