Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Chasse Temps other_regions_australia with mineral power that must

with mineral power that must be tasted to believed

Good stuff for its level that is moderately firm and built for mid-term cellaring

This and the Suchots are often Grivot’s best Vosne 1ers and so it is again in 2011

The 2008 Block 2 Chardonnay is more open at the moment revealing pronounced notes of meal and struck match with some apricots and lemon curd

Patrick Lesec, Chateauneuf Du Pape Chasse Temps other_regions_australia with mineral power that mustThis was my debut tasting of the 500 case cuvee of 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Chasse Temps (from a vineyard near the renowned Chateau Beaucastel). A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre aged completely in neutral wood foudres, its dense purple color is followed by aromas of roasted meats, saddle leather, animal fur, blackberries, and cherry liqueur. Rich, structured, and full bodied, it may be controversial as there is an element of brett in the