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Southern Rhône

The Southern Rhône Valley wine region extends from Orange in the north through the communes Lirac and Tavel in the southwest. The French call the region Côtes du Rhône Méridionales and it includes some of the best known appellations in France, such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. The climate and landscape of the Southern Rhone differ significantly from the Northern Rhone. There are hot, often windy Mediterranean appellations near Nimes and the south, and higher altitude, relatively cool appellations such as Côtes du Ventoux to the east. Understanding the region can be confusing given that there are thirteen appellations and sixteen red and white grapes allowed for wines with appellation status. Syrah is grown here, but it is much less important than in the north. Grenache is the prominent red grape, though most red wines are blends of at least four varietals. Other commonly used red grapes are Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Muscardin. Counoise, Terret Noir, Vaccarèse and Syrah are also permitted. The primary white grapes are Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, though Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne are permitted, as are Picpoul and Picardin. Of note is the Côtes du Rhone Villages AOC, which is only in the Southern Rhone. Though Côtes du Rhône AOC wine is made in both the north and south, the Villages appellation has stricter requirements for winemaking and is generally considered higher quality than simple Côtes du Rhône. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “There is a vast amount of enjoyment to be discovered in the southern Rhône…for these are some of the most sumptuous and pleasure-giving wines produced in the world.”

N.V. Domaine Brusset Cotes Du Rhone-Cairanne Hommage a Andre Brusset

2021 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2021 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2021 Domaine de Panisse Chateauneuf du Pape Le Mas

Light label condition issue

VN  93   
JS  93   
WA  92   
JR  17   
2 available
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2020 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date
WS  97   
WA  96-98   
JD  96   
JR  17.5   
3 available
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2020 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

2-bottle Lot

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date
JD  94   
JR  16.5   

2020 Chimere

1.5ltr

2020 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2020 Chimere

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

2020 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Gigondas Amour de Rose

2020 Beaumet-Bonfils Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Gigondas Amour de Rose

3-bottle Lot

2 available
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2020 Frederic & Daniel Brunier Chateauneuf du Pape Clos Roquete Blanc

JD  95   
JS  94   
WS  93   

2020 Frederic & Daniel Brunier Chateauneuf Du Pape Piedlong

JS  94-95   
JD  93   
JR  16   

2020 Frederic & Daniel Brunier Chateauneuf Du Pape Piedlong

JS  94-95   
JD  93   
JR  16   
8 available
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2020 Frederic & Daniel Brunier Chateauneuf Du Pape Piedlong

3-bottle Lot

JS  94-95   
JD  93   
JR  16   
2 available
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2020 Domaine l'Or de Line Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

VN  90   

2020 La Cabotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

WA  92   
JD  90   
JR  16.5   
12 available
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2020 La Cabotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

WA  92   
JD  90   
JR  16.5   

2020 La Cabotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

3-bottle Lot

WA  92   
JD  90   
JR  16.5   
2 available
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2020 Domaine Grangier Syrah des Collines

2020 Domaine Grangier Syrah des Collines

Light signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

2019 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

WS  96   
WA  95   
VN  95   
JR  17+    
WS  #7 of 2022   

2019 Domaine Gerard Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape

JR  17+    

2019 Les Cailloux (Brunel) Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire

1.5ltr

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date
JD  98+    
WA  95+    
VN  95   
JR  17.5+    
2 available
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2019 Domaine La Roquete Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

WA  93