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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.

1999 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
RP  93   
ST  92+    

1999 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

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

ST  93+    
WS  91   

1999 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light label condition issue

ST  93+    
WS  91   

1999 Auguste Clape Cornas

Light label condition issue

WS  93   
CT  92.3   
RP  91   
ST  90   
JR  16.5   
2 available
Bid *

1999 Auguste Clape Cornas

Lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  93   
CT  92.3   
RP  91   
ST  90   
JR  16.5   

1999 Domaine Des Remizieres (Desmeure) Hermitage Cuvee Emilie

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

RP  96   
ST  92+    

1999 Domaine Des Remizieres (Desmeure) Hermitage Cuvee Emilie

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage

RP  96   
ST  92+    

1999 Domaine J.P & J.L. Jamet Côte-Rôtie

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

RP  96   
ST  93   
WS  92   

1999 Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

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

RP  94   
ST  93   

1999 Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  94   
ST  93   

1999 Tardieu-Laurent Côte-Rôtie

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

RP  95-97   
ST  93+    
WS  91   

1999 Bois de Boursan Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Felix

Lightly depressed cork

RP  93   
ST  91   

1999 J. Vidal-Fleury Cote-Rotie Brune et Blonde

Light label condition issue

4 available
Bid *

1998 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly elevated cork

WE  96   
JD  95   
WS  94   
ST  93   
RP  92   
CT  92.2   
JR  18   

1998 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WE  96   
JD  95   
WS  94   
ST  93   
RP  92   
CT  92.2   
JR  18   

1998 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

WE  96   
JD  95   
WS  94   
ST  93   
RP  92   
CT  92.2   
JR  18   

1998 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Vin de Paille (Blanc)

375ml

Elevated cork

RP  96-98   
3 available
Bid *

1998 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Vin de Paille (Blanc)

375ml

Lightly elevated cork

RP  96-98   

1998 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Vin de Paille (Blanc)

375ml

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork

RP  96-98   

1998 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Light label condition issue

WS  96   
ST  92   
RP  90   
JR  15   
WS  #16 of 2000   
2 available
Bid *

1998 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins

Lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  98   
VN  97   

1998 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins

Light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  98   
VN  97   

1998 Domaine Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Vignes

RP  90-92   
WS  90   
2 available
Bid

1998 Domaine Gerard Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

RP  96   
WS  95   
ST  94   

1998 Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  92   
WS  90