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Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the appellation, is a large area of nearly 8,000 vineyard acres centered around the picturesque town of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Located in southeastern France just north of the Avignon hills, the name of the appellation means “new castle of the pope” and it is a reference to the 14th century, when the Popes of Avignon built summer homes in the Southern Rhone Valley. Today the appellation is one of the most renowned in France and its terroir is known for layers of small pebbles, called “galets.” The stones in the soil are thought to help store heat and keep the soil warm, which helps ripen the grapes. The stones also help keep the soil from drying out in hot summer months. In 1923 Châteauneuf-du-Pape was a leader in establishing the idea that AOC wines in France should be made only with specified grapes, and the appellation allowed 13 grape varieties to be used. Since then the rules have been slightly modified to include several more allowable grapes. Red and white wines are produced, though in practice about 97% of all Châteauneuf –du-Papes are reds made with a blend of Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Counoise, Mourvedre, Muscardine, Syrah and Vaccarese. The red wines of this appellation are prized for being big, rich, spicy and full-bodied. White wines of the appellation are made with Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul and Picardin. Whites are floral, fruity and relatively full-bodied.

2001 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  95   
WS  93   
ST  93   

2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

WA  98   
RP  97   
WS  97   
VN  94   
WS  #2 of 2005   

2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly depressed cork

WA  98   
RP  97   
WS  97   
VN  94   
WS  #2 of 2005   

2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

3.0ltr

WS  98   
RP  95   
VN  95   
WS  #1 of 2007   

2006 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  95   
JR  17   
2 available
Bid *

2006 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

Signs of past seepage

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  95   
JR  17   

2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly depressed cork

RP  99+    
WS  97   
VN  95+    
JR  18   
WS  #42 of 2009   

2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  99+    
WS  97   
VN  95+    
JR  18   
WS  #42 of 2009   

2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 3.0ltr

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WA  98   
RP  97   
WS  97   
VN  94   
WS  #2 of 2005   

2002 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

VN  90   
JR  17   

1998 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Label condition issue

WE  94   
RP  93   
WS  93   
CT  92.1   
ST  90   
JR  17   
2 available
Bid *

1998 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

WE  94   
RP  93   
WS  93   
CT  92.1   
ST  90   
JR  17   

2000 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  91   
ST  90   
CT  90.5   
5 available
Bid *

2007 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  96   
WS  95   
VN  93   
WS  #3 of 2009   
3 available
Bid *

2016 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly depressed cork

JS  98   
WA  96   
JD  96-98   
VN  93-95   
CT  93.2   
JR  17+    
2 available
Bid

2016 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

JS  98   
WA  96   
JD  96-98   
VN  93-95   
CT  93.2   
JR  17+    
2 available
Bid

1953 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

2 available
Bid *

1953 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1953 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1953 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

2018 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue; exposed cork

JD  96   
WA  95   

2018 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

JD  96   
WA  95   

2018 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

JD  96   
WA  95   

2001 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

Light label condition issue

RP  97+    
WS  93   
ST  93-95   

2001 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

RP  97+    
WS  93   
ST  93-95