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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 La Barroche Châteauneuf-du-Pape Julien Barrot

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 3.0ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

JD  95   
VN  94   
WS  92   
JR  16   

2009 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence

1.5ltr

WA  98   
WS  94   
VN  94   

2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

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

2006 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

Signs of past seepage

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  95   
JR  17   

2016 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

JD  100   
WA  97+    
VN  95-97   
JR  17.5   

2007 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  94   
VN  94   
JR  17   

2018 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2 available
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2017 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

JD  100   
WA  97-100   
JS  97   
VN  96-97   
JR  18   
2 available
Bid *

1983 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

CT  91.4   
RP  90   
WS  90   

1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  91   
WS  91   

1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

RP  91   
WS  91   

1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

RP  91   
WS  91   

1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage

RP  91   
WS  91   

1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

RP  91   
WS  91   

1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

RP  91   
WS  91   

1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

RP  91   
WS  91   

1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue

DE  *****   
RP  94   
CT  94.1   
WS  92   
JR  18   
4 available
Bid

1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

DE  *****   
RP  94   
CT  94.1   
WS  92   
JR  18   
2 available
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1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

DE  *****   
RP  94   
CT  94.1   
WS  92   
JR  18   

2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

JS  98   
JD  98   
WA  97+    
VN  97   
WS  94   
3 available
Bid *

2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

Lightly elevated cork

JS  98   
JD  98   
WA  97+    
VN  97   
WS  94   
2 available
Bid *

1990 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; label condition issue; light writing on label

RP  96   
CT  93.4   

2010 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

WA  98   
WS  97   
VN  92-94   
JR  18   
WS  #7 of 2013   
2 available
Bid *

2001 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue; light writing on label

RP  93+    
CT  90.7   

2007 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Deux Freres

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
VN  95   
WS  92   
2 available
Bid *