Patrick Lesec
Pierres Dorées Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
I don't understand. I've been cellaring this one for more than 5 years, it has a kilo of sediment in the bottle, and it STILL has a Sahara desert of tannins. Despite the fact that I wish I had held on longer, the wine is glorious. Velvety texture with full plum and earth. Black cherry.
I don't understand. I've been cellaring this one for more than 5 years, it has a kilo of sediment in the bottle, and it STILL has a Sahara desert of tannins. Despite the fact that I wish I had held on longer, the wine is glorious. Velvety texture with full plum and earth. Black cherry.
Mar 28th, 2016
2003. Medium ruby color with a cloudy/hazy aspect. Nose of sweet fruit and charcoal. On the palate its big, ripe and roasted, but not alcoholic. This is CdP by way of Australia...in a good way...
2003. Medium ruby color with a cloudy/hazy aspect. Nose of sweet fruit and charcoal. On the palate its big, ripe and roasted, but not alcoholic. This is CdP by way of Australia...in a good way...
Feb 21st, 2015
Mature, brownish edge with soft red fruit and hint of tannins.
Mature, brownish edge with soft red fruit and hint of tannins.
Feb 6th, 2024Nice but relatively light and drying up.
Nice but relatively light and drying up.
May 10th, 2020
This one was interesting. When I poured it I thought I was in trouble. Color was a little cloudy and expected to pour it down the drain. I’m glad I didn’t. The nose was gorgeous bursting from the glass with sweet fruit and spice The palate is silky smooth and bursting as well into a wonderful cdp Grenache blend. Really good and really surprising.
This one was interesting. When I poured it I thought I was in trouble. Color was a little cloudy and expected to pour it down the drain. I’m glad I didn’t. The nose was gorgeous bursting from the glass with sweet fruit and spice The palate is silky smooth and bursting as well into a wonderful cdp Grenache blend. Really good and really surprising.
May 25th, 2018
this had a wonderfuly satin mouthfeel, silky tannnins...garrigue and meat... tart fresh cranberries.
this had a wonderfuly satin mouthfeel, silky tannnins...garrigue and meat... tart fresh cranberries.
Delicious. Opened it for the birthday. Let it breathe for a few hours and still needed some more time. Heavy tannin. Charcoal. Plum. A bit of cherry. Nice full bodied velvety deliciousness.
Delicious. Opened it for the birthday. Let it breathe for a few hours and still needed some more time. Heavy tannin. Charcoal. Plum. A bit of cherry. Nice full bodied velvety deliciousness.
Jun 12th, 2016
A decent CdP with herbal and dark fruit characteristics. A little heavy on the alcohol, which carries through in the finish (which is too short IMO).
A decent CdP with herbal and dark fruit characteristics. A little heavy on the alcohol, which carries through in the finish (which is too short IMO).
Oct 15th, 2015
Super herbal, fresher than it seems and full of fruit. Decant this guy to let it open up. On opening, lots of iron and herbs.
Super herbal, fresher than it seems and full of fruit. Decant this guy to let it open up. On opening, lots of iron and herbs.
Oct 6th, 2015
Deep dark beast, poured in my big chalice with chantings of Cthulhu! Cigar leaf, roasted plum, beet. Earthy! One for a special occasion.
Deep dark beast, poured in my big chalice with chantings of Cthulhu! Cigar leaf, roasted plum, beet. Earthy! One for a special occasion.
Sep 21st, 2015