93
points
Domaine Mathieu 2003 Vin di Felibre Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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$49
A celebration of the poet Anselme Mathieu, who was a 19th century Provençal patriot, this wine is labeled both in the Provençal language as well as French. All this stuff surrounding the wine doesn’t detract from its fine quality, its range of plums, black currants and bitter cherries and its intense ripe structure. The dryness at the back promises long aging…
— R.V.
(12/31/2005)
92
points
Domaine Mathieu 2003 Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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$25
A beautiful, intensely perfumed wine that has balance and freshness which leaves the high alcohol to one side. This is packed with red fruits, herbal flavors, raisins and spices. Tannins come through to give the wine a fine structure. Imported by Rhône Valley Importing.
— R.V.
(12/31/2005)
87
points
Domaine Mathieu 2003 Marquis Anselme Mathieu Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
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$35
A soft, fresh wine that is almost ready to drink. There are tannins, but the ripe red fruits, the fleshy richness and the dusty flavors suggest a wine that will develop quickly over the next 3-4 years. Imported by Rhone Valley Importing.
— R.V.
(12/31/2005)