89
points
Domaine Berthet-Rayne 2003 Vieilli en Fût de Chêne Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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$38
The year this wine spends in wood gives it a ripe, smooth feel. The tannins show both dry fruit and wood characteristics, while the freshness and acidity balance the black plum and cassis fruits. This wine, still young, will certainly age well. Imported by Eagle Eye Imports.
— R.V.
(12/31/2005)
87
points
Domaine Berthet-Rayne 2003 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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$32
A ripe, earthy, animal wine, which shows good juicy fruit, but moves more to herbal flavors. There are herbes de Provence aromas, dry tannins and powerful, dry, black flavors. This is a well-made, traditional wine. Imported by Eagle Eye Imports.
— R.V.
(12/31/2005)