Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tempranillo Drinking the Sonoma Coast Pinot

Drinking the Sonoma Coast Pinot for my birthday

Bright lemony zest on the nose

Juicy and rich red with plum

the tannins are ripe

this is a massive wine

Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tempranillo Drinking the Sonoma Coast Pinot95 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