Sign In

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.

2004 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

WS  95   
VN  95-96   
RP  94   
JR  18+    

2004 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
VN  95-96   
RP  94   
JR  18+    

2004 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

WS  95   
VN  95-96   
RP  94   
JR  18+    

2008 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

WS  94   
WA  90   
JR  17.5   

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   

2017 Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph Clos Florentin

VN  95   
WA  94+    

2017 Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph Clos Florentin

VN  95   
WA  94+    

2018 Jean-Louis Chave Selection Hermitage Farconnet

Cut capsule

1985 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Brune et Blonde

WS  91   
RP  90   

1999 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  95   
ST  94   
WS  92   

2004 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis

Signs of past seepage; label condition issue

VN  93   
WS  92   
RP  91   

2010 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis

Light capsule condition issue

WS  97   
WA  94-96+    
VN  94   
WS  #77 of 2014   

1994 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  95   
WS  94   

1995 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

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

RP  96-98   
WS  95   
ST  95+    

1995 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

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

RP  96-98   
WS  95   
ST  95+    

1995 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Label condition issue

RP  96-98   
WS  95   
ST  95+    

1995 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Turque

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

RP  98-100   
ST  96   
WS  94   

2020 E. Guigal Ermitage Ex Voto

Light label condition issue

JD  99   
JS  97   
VN  96   
JR  18   

1989 E. Guigal Gigondas

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage or better

1979 E. Guigal Hermitage

Capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1982 E. Guigal Hermitage

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  91   

1988 E. Guigal Hermitage

RP  91   

2004 Chateau Rayas Château de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve Syrah

WS  91   

1988 Chateau Rayas Château de Fonsalette Cotes-du-Rhone Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue