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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.

2009 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Deus Ex Machina

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 6.0ltr

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; exposed cork

RP  99   
WS  94   
VN  92-94   

2019 B. Levet Cote Rotie La Chavaroche

3.0ltr

Light label condition issue

JD  99   
WA  96-98   
VN  95-97   

2016 Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Pure

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 3.0ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

JD  100   
WA  99   
WS  96   
VN  96   

2001 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Elevated cork; signs of past seepage

RP  99+    
ST  95+    
WS  93   
JR  17   

2006 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc

1.5ltr

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

WS  99   
RP  97   
VN  95+    
JR  18   

2010 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc

1.5ltr

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

WS  99   
RP  97   
VN  96   

2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

JD  100   
WA  99   
WE  98   
WS  97   
VN  97   
JR  17   

2007 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

Light case condition issue

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  96   

1998 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  93   
VN  92+    

2006 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

Signs of past seepage

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  95   
JR  17   

1999 Domaine Thierry Allemand Cornas Le Reynard

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  91+    

2007 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  94   
VN  94   
JR  17   

2019 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2017 Marie et Pierre Benetiere Cote Rotie Cordeloux

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

2005 Clos du Mont Olivet Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Papet

1.5ltr

WS  95   
VN  94-97   
RP  92-94   

2001 Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Le Secret des Sabon

1.5ltr

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

RP  100   
ST  94   

2001 Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Le Secret des Sabon

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage

RP  100   
ST  94   

2004 Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

VN  95   
WS  94   
RP  93   

2004 Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

1.5ltr

Light capsule condition issue

VN  95   
WS  94   
RP  93   

2004 Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

1.5ltr

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue; exposed cork

VN  95   
WS  94   
RP  93   

2020 Julien Cecillon Saint-Joseph Babylone

1.5ltr

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

1994 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

RP  96   
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