and savoury minerality on the finish

They produced their first wine in 1999 using the Castro Ventosa facilities thanks to Raul Perez until they had their small winery in Villafranca del Bierzo

the 2001 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marquis Tonneaux is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre

(from two very large parcels of vines totaling over 3 ha)

and the wine has volume

Valois other_regions_italy and savoury minerality on theA deep ruby color, plum and black cherry aromas, little complexity, and a simple, straightforward palate as well as finish result in a chunky, robust 2000 that is best drunk during its first decade of life.