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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.

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

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; 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

2016 Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Cuvee de la Tour Sarrazine

Light capsule condition issue

2016 Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Cuvee de la Tour Sarrazine

2019 Domaine des Rosiers Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Drevon

VN  93   
WA  90-92   
JD  90   

2018 Domaine la Remejeanne Cotes du Rhone Un Air de Remejeanne

Light label condition issue

2010 Abel Clement Côtes du Rhône (Screwcap)

Light label condition issue

1985 Domaine du Moulin Blanc Chateauneuf du Pape Les Galimardes

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

1985 Domaine du Moulin Blanc Chateauneuf du Pape Les Galimardes

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

1993 Paul Tourier Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Label condition issue