Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 California Very high shoulder or better

Very high shoulder or better

with spicy

An eccentric

bursting with aromas of orange rind

which was savoury and even truffley

Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 California Very high shoulder or better95 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