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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.

2015 Jean-Louis Chave Saint Joseph Offerus

Light label condition issue

WS  93   
VN  92   
JS  92   

2012 Jean-Louis Chave Selection Hermitage Farconnet

Light label condition issue

WS  93   
VN  93   
JR  17.5   

2017 Jean-Louis Chave Selection Hermitage Farconnet

VN  94   
JR  17   

2003 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  93   
WS  92   
VN  91   

1990 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  91   

1990 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

Light capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  91   

1990 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

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

RP  94   
WS  91   

2000 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon

Light label condition issue

RP  98+    
WS  94   

2000 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon

Light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

RP  98+    
WS  94   

2000 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon

Label condition issue

RP  98+    
WS  94   

2018 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes; Light case condition issue

JD  98+    
WA  96-98   
WS  96   
VN  96-98   

2007 M. Chapoutier Ermitage L'Ermite

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

JR  19   
WS  94   
VN  94   

2013 M. Chapoutier Ermitage L'Ermite Blanc

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue; Light case condition issue

WA  100   
WS  98   
VN  95   
JR  17.5   

2010 Paul Jaboulet Aine Chateauneuf Du Pape Domaine De Terre Ferme

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
VN  92   

1983 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

WS  98   
JR  17   

1985 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

RP  91   
WS  91   

1985 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 3 cm ullage; label condition issue

RP  91   
WS  91   

1988 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   

1989 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

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

RP  96   
WS  96   

1998 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

1.5ltr

Label condition issue

WS  96   
ST  92   
RP  90   
JR  15   
WS  #16 of 2000   

2015 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

JD  100   
WA  98   
VN  98   
JS  97   

2010 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  99   
WS  98   
VN  96   
JR  19   
WS  #4 of 2012   

2016 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

JD  100   
WA  97+    
VN  95-97   
JR  17.5   

2020 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

WS  97   
WA  96-98   
JD  96   
JR  17.5   

2008 Chateau Rayas Château de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve Syrah

Light label condition issue

WS  90