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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.

1995 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

RP  96   
WS  95   
ST  94+    

1998 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light label condition issue; Light case condition issue

RP  97   
ST  95+    
WS  92   

1997 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  93   
ST  93+    

1990 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  91   

1990 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

Light capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  91   

1990 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; heavy label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  91   

1994 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  90   

1990 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

RP  96   

1990 Chateau Rayas Château de Fonsalette Cotes-du-Rhone Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   

1990 Chateau Rayas Château de Fonsalette Cotes-du-Rhone Reserve

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   

1990 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

RP  100   
JR  19.5   
JS  98   
WS  94   
MB  ****/*   

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1995 Domaine de Beaurenard (Coulon) Boisrenard Chateauneuf du Pape

1.5ltr

Heavy capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  92   

1998 Paul Autard Châteauneuf-du-Pape

ST  90   

1998 Domaine Pontifical Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

RP  89-91   

1998 Domaine de Vallouit Côte-Rôtie Les Roziers Cuvée Spéciale

Light label condition issue

WS  92   
WA  91   

1997 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light label condition issue

WS  97   
RP  96   
ST  91-93   
2 available
Bid *

1998 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light label condition issue

RP  97   
ST  95+    
WS  92   
2 available
Bid *

1993 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  91   
2 available
Bid *

1994 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

WS  90   
2 available
Bid *

1990 Chateau Rayas Château de Fonsalette Cotes-du-Rhone Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
2 available
Bid *

1999 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Cuvee Prestige des Hautes Garrigues

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

WS  93   
RP  92   
ST  91   
2 available
Bid *

1998 Chateau la Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

RP  90   
ST  90   
3 available
Bid *