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Rhône Valley

The Rhône Valley in southeast France follows the Rhône River for 125 miles and is home to some 170,000 vineyard acres. It is beloved by admirers of robust, fruit-filled, tannic red wines made from Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsualt. Though red wines predominate, the Rhône Valley also makes excellent fruity, full-bodied but dry white wines from Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Some of the justly famous wines from the Rhône Valley include Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Condrieu, Gigondas and Cornas. Rosé wines are also produced. Vineyards have been cultivated in this area since at least 600 B.C., and by the 13th century the wines of the region were being served to the Pope, who during the 13th century resided in nearby Avignon rather than in Rome. The prestige associated with the reds preferred by the Pope led to the name Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or the “new home of the pope.” The region is generally divided into north and south when discussing wine types, and there are many appellations within the valley. Along with Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, Rhône wines are among France’s best known and most collected wines.

1978 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Brune et Blonde

Light label condition issue

WS  92   

1979 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Brune et Blonde

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1981 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1981 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1981 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

2010 Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph

WS  94   
3 available
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1983 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Label condition issue

WS  98   
JR  17   
7 available
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1983 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

WS  98   
JR  17   

2015 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WA  98   
JD  98+    
WS  96   
VN  95-97   

1985 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Lightly depressed cork

RP  93   

1985 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

RP  93   

2009 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  93   

2005 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

1.5ltr

RP  98   
WS  97   
VN  96   
2 available
Bid *

2005 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  97   
VN  96   

2019 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape XXL

JD  100   
VN  95   
2 available
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2007 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Deus Ex Machina

Lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  96   

1996 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde

Light label condition issue

WS  91   
RP  90   

1997 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier

WS  91   
RP  90   
11 available
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2014 Domaine Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph

1.5ltr

Lightly depressed cork

JS  94   
VN  93   
WA  90   
JR  18   
2 available
Bid *

2014 Domaine Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph

1.5ltr

JS  94   
VN  93   
WA  90   
JR  18   

2009 Delas Freres Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue

RP  98   
WS  93   
2 available
Bid *

1971 Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 3.0ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue; Case condition issue

1971 Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 3.0ltr

Light capsule condition issue; Case condition issue

2001 Robert Michel Cornas La Geynale

WS  92   
ST  90   

1979 Pierre Barge Côte-Rôtie

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

2 available
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