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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.

2003 E. Guigal Hermitage

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  93   
VN  93   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

2000 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

RP  93   
WS  93   
ST  91+    

1989 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine

Light label condition issue

1989 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine

Light capsule condition issue

1998 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  94   
ST  91   

2000 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Cuvee de l'Oree (Blanc)

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
ST  90+    

1998 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal

Lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

RP  96   
WS  93   
ST  92+    

2010 M. Chapoutier Hermitage Chante Alouette

1990 M. Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne

Lightly elevated cork

RP  91   
WS  91   
CT  91.3   

1998 M. Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  91   
ST  91+    
WS  #36 of 2000   

1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine Chateauneuf du Pape La Grappe des Papes

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

1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine Chateauneuf du Pape Les Cedres

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; label condition issue

1952 Paul Jaboulet Aine Cote-Rotie Les Jumelles

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

1952 Paul Jaboulet Aine Cote-Rotie Les Jumelles

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1952 Paul Jaboulet Aine Cote-Rotie Les Jumelles

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; 4.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1989 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; label condition issue

RP  90   
WS  90   

1989 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert

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

RP  90   
WS  90   

1989 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert

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

RP  90   
WS  90   

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

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

WS  98   
JR  17   

1983 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

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

WS  98   
JR  17   

1983 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

WS  98   
JR  17   

1988 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 6 cm ullage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   

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