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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.

2016 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas La Louisiane Vieilles Vignes

JD  96   
WE  95   
VN  93   
JR  17+    

2012 Chateau de Vaudieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Amiral G

WA  96   
WS  95   
VN  93   

2011 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

WA  96   
VN  94   
WS  93   
JR  15.5   

2000 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; label condition issue

RP  95   
ST  93   

2007 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly depressed cork

RP  95   
WS  92   
VN  92   

2016 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Les Origines

Light label condition issue

WA  95   
WS  93   
VN  92-94   

1999 Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue; light writing on label

RP  94   
ST  93   

1999 Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  94   
ST  93   

2016 Clos Saint Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Côteau Brûlé

WA  94-96   
VN  93   
WE  93   
JD  91-94   

2016 Clos Saint Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Côteau Brûlé

Light label condition issue

WA  94-96   
VN  93   
WE  93   
JD  91-94   

1998 Tardieu-Laurent Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Capsule condition issue; elevated cork; signs of past seepage; label condition issue; light writing on label

ST  93   

1998 Tardieu-Laurent Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; elevated cork; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue; light writing on label

ST  93   

1998 Tardieu-Laurent Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

ST  93   

2015 Paul Jourdan Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve de Leonie

Light label condition issue

WS  93   

2015 Paul Jourdan Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve de Leonie

WS  93   

2003 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Prestige

3.5 cm ullage

WS  93   
RP  92   

2003 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Prestige

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  93   
RP  92   

2006 Domaine Durieu Chateanueuf-du-Pape Lucile Avril

Light label condition issue

WA  92   

2018 Clos du Joncuas Gigondas

VN  92   

2005 Perrin et fils Vacqueyras Les Christins

Light label condition issue

WS  91   
VN  87-90   
WS  #97 of 2007   

2005 Chateau de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape

375ml

RP  90-92   

2007 Maison Bouachon Chateauneuf du Pape La Tiare du Pape

Light label condition issue

VN  90   

2013 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Les Origines

2013 Domaine Giraud Chateauneuf du Pape Premices

Light label condition issue

1998 Perrin et fils Chateauneuf du Pape Les Sinards

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