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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.

2022 Jean-Baptiste Souillard Saint-Joseph L'Echirol

2020 Chateau de la Font du Loup Châteauneuf-du-Pape Beatus

1994 Belle Pere et Fils Crozes-Hermitage Les Pierrelles

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1985 Emile Champet Côte-Rôtie

Light capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage

1985 Emile Champet Côte-Rôtie

Capsule condition issue; 3 cm ullage or better

1979 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

1980 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

1981 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

1981 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

1982 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

Label condition issue; light writing on label

1983 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1983 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Capsule condition issue; 3 cm ullage or better; light label condition issue

1983 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; depressed cork; label condition issue

1995 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

2009 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue

JD  90   
JR  16   

2009 Domaine de Chante Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

JD  90   
JR  16   

1985 J.L. Grippat Hermitage

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

1985 J.L. Grippat Hermitage

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

1985 J.L. Grippat Hermitage

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1985 J.L. Grippat Hermitage

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

1985 J.L. Grippat Hermitage

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

1985 J.L. Grippat Hermitage

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

2018 Domaine la Remejeanne Cotes du Rhone Un Air de Remejeanne

Light label condition issue

2020 Domaine Bonnefond Cote-Rotie Cote Roziers

2010 Abel Clement Côtes du Rhône (Screwcap)

Light label condition issue