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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.

1980 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly depressed cork; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1981 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1981 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

1981 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

1993 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

1986 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

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

1979 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1981 Sorrel Hermitage Le Meal

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

2015 Domaine J.P & J.L. Jamet Côte-Rôtie

2015 Domaine J.P & J.L. Jamet Côte-Rôtie

2018 Chimere

1.5ltr

2020 Chimere

1.5ltr

2017 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2020 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2020 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2021 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

1985 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 5 cm ullage

2021 Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Cotes du Rhone Les Quartz

2017 Marie et Pierre Benetiere Cote Rotie Cordeloux

Light label condition issue

2001 Chateau des Tours Côtes du Rhône Reserve

2014 Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Generations Gaston Philippe

2011 Chateau de la Gardine Rasteau

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

2020 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Gigondas Amour de Rose

2020 Francois Villard Condrieu Villa Pontciana

2-bottle Lot

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date

2018 Xavier Gerard Côte-Rôtie

Light label condition issue