2000 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Kristial Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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Patrick Lesec Kristial (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Jammy black fruit, pepper, herbs, olives and tomatoes. The palate experiences the perfect blend of suave and wild, rustic elements. Drink this on the young side. 2,115 Views Tasted Nov 18, 2004 |
When to Drink Patrick Lesec, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Patrick Lesec can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour allowing allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Patrick Lesec is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-14 years after the vintage.
Serving Patrick Lesec with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Patrick Lesec is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Patrick Lesec is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, grilled beef, barbecue and cassoulet. Patrick Lesec is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Patrick Lesec is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
Patrick Lesec also produces a large portfolio of wine throughout the Southern Rhone Valley including the Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages, Beaumes de Venis, Costieres de Nimes, Vacqueyras and Rasteau.