Winery - Domaine de la Mavette
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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.
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