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2003 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pierres Dorées
Vineyard: Patrick Lesec
Price: $34.99- $35.00
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Varietal: Grenache
Style: Red
Region: France > Rhône
Other Vintages: 2007 2006 2004 1996
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"The 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Pierres Dorees is a knock-out offering. A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre (two-thirds of the latter is aged in small barrels and one-third of the Grenache is aged in foudre, and the rest in tank), it includes 100% of the grape stems. From the La Crau and Valori sectors, it is a potentially awesome Chateauneuf du Pape with a saturated deep ruby color, a classic structure, and a superb perfume of black fruits, licorice, roasted meats, and earth. This full-bodie...
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  • Wine.com
    The 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Pierres Dorees is a knock-out offering. A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre (two-thirds of the latter is aged in small barrels and one-third of the Grenache is aged in foudre, and the rest in tank), it includes 100% of the grape stems. From the La Crau and Valori sectors, it is a potentially awesome Chateauneuf du Pape with a saturated deep ruby color, a classic structure, and a superb perfume of black fruits, licorice, roasted meats, and earth. This full-bodied...
  • Wine Advocate
    Rating: (92-94) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 156 on Dec-04
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  • catseye
    WOW. One of the best CNDP i'd tried. Black truffle blueberry damp earth. Long finish. RP-92. 2020.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Ed recommended