Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tempranillo Beaurenard

Beaurenard

this is a massive wine

This bottle had been perfectly stored

My favorite of this quartet is the 2010 Pinot Noir Moulin Rouge Pisoni Vineyard

Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tempranillo Beaurenard95 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