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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.

2016 Xavier Gerard Côte-Rôtie La Landonne

2019 Vignobles & Compagnie Chateauneuf-du-Pape

8 available
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2020 Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie Mon Village

5 available
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2019 Sebastien Blachon St. Joseph Alban

2006 Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Le Secret des Sabon

VN  95   
WS  94   

2016 Robert & Patrice Thollet Clos de la Petite Gallée Les Célestins

3-bottle Lot

2 available
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2018 Robert & Patrice Thollet Clos de la Petite Gallée Cuvee 1896

3-bottle Lot

2016 Pont des Arts Chêne Bleu Rosé Vieille Vigne Réserve Spéciale

2007 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

RP  100   
WS  94   
VN  94   
JR  17   
2 available
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2009 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

1.5ltr

Signs of past seepage

RP  92+    
WS  92   
VN  91-93   
JR  17   

2019 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul

Lightly elevated cork

2014 Pierre Gaillard Cote-Rotie Esprit de Blonde

1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine Vacqueyras

Light label condition issue

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

Label condition issue

WS  98   
JR  17   

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   

1989 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

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

RP  96   
WS  96   

1991 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

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

WS  94   
RP  90   

2001 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light label condition issue

WS  97   
ST  92   
RP  90-92   

2015 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

JD  100   
WA  98   
VN  98   
JS  97   

1989 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert

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

RP  90   
WS  90   

1952 Paul Jaboulet Aine Cote-Rotie Les Jumelles

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

2 available
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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