Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tuscany The warmer this got the

The warmer this got the sweeter this got

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keeping you riveted

Day 2: Lovely aged right bank Merlot nose - tertiary with that light marzipan and wild strawberry sweetness with soy and carob and maybe a bit of celery or tobacco

in spite of the accent placed on the name in the 20th Century ("Echézaux")

Patrick Lesec, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Galets Blonds 2003 Tuscany The warmer this got the95 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