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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.

2002 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

WS  92   
RP  91-94   
ST  90-91   

2004 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

WS  95   
VN  95-96   
RP  94   
JR  18+    

2004 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork

WS  95   
VN  95-96   
RP  94   
JR  18+    

2005 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Label condition issue

WS  98   
VN  97+    
RP  94   

1989 M. Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

RP  90   

2018 Paul Jaboulet Aine Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre

JS  94   
VN  93   
JD  93   
WA  92   

2017 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert

JD  94   
VN  93-94   
WA  92   
JS  92   
JR  15.5   

1982 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  92   
JR  17   

1983 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Lightly elevated cork; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

WS  98   
JR  17   

1989 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light capsule condition issue; depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  96   
WS  96   

1989 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

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

RP  96   
WS  96   

1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  97   
JR  18   

1991 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

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

WS  94   
RP  90   

1991 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  90   

1997 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Lightly elevated cork; label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  93   

1999 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

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

ST  93+    
WS  91   

2000 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light label condition issue

WS  93   
ST  90   

2007 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  96   
JR  17.5   

2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  99   
VN  95-97   
JR  18.5   

2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  99   
VN  95-97   
JR  18.5   

1995 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence

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

WS  97   

2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  97   
CT  94.1   
VN  92-94   
WS  #5 of 2006   

2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Lightly depressed cork

RP  98   
WS  97   
CT  94.1   
VN  92-94   
WS  #5 of 2006   

2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  97   
CT  94.1   
VN  92-94   
WS  #5 of 2006   

2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  97   
CT  94.1   
VN  92-94   
WS  #5 of 2006