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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.

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

1953 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

2 available
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1953 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

1953 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

1953 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

1959 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Bottle appears refurbished

WS  94   

1966 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

375ml

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

1966 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; 3 cm ullage or better; light label condition issue

1972 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light capsule condition issue; 4 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1973 Clos de l'Oratoire Des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; heavy label condition issue

1974 Pierre Barge Côte-Rôtie

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

1976 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

375ml

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

9 available
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1976 E. Guigal Hermitage

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1979 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

2 available
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1979 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

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

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

3 available
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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 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

375ml

3 cm ullage; label condition issue

1982 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue; light writing on label

1982 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

RP  92   
JR  17   
5 available
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