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Domaine de la Mavette 2003 Sablet Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
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- $13
Smells like a horse that’s been ridden hard and put away wet, but underneath the brett is a round, mouthfilling wine with hints of cherries and spice. Lovely texture and balance, with some dusty tannins on the finish; a bargain-priced pleasure for those who aren’t put off by horse blanket.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Domaine de la Mavette 2003 Red (Côtes du Rhône)
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- $11
What a big difference between this wine and the same domaine’s Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Sablet bottling. That one is round and supple, while this wine is rather astringent and tart, marrying sour cherry flavors with chocolate and herbal notes.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Domaine de la Mavette 2003 Red (Gigondas)
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- $19
I liked this producer’s 2003 Sablet despite the obvious influence of brettanomyces, but the Gigondas takes that to another level, yielding Band Aid flavors that easily obscure the fruit, which turns slightly metallic on the finish.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
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