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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.

1998 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

375ml

WE  96   
JD  95   
WS  94   
ST  93   
RP  92   
JR  18   
6 available
Bid *

1999 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis

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

RP  95   
ST  94   
WS  92   

1999 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis

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

RP  95   
ST  94   
WS  92   

1991 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  92   

1991 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

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

ST  92   

1995 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  91   
3 available
Bid *

1995 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

RP  99   
WS  91   

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1990 Auguste Clape Cornas

3 cm ullage or better; label condition issue

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date
RP  91   

1990 Auguste Clape Cornas

Light capsule condition issue; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

France Direct
Expected Arrival:
10 weeks from purchase date
RP  91   

1996 Auguste Clape Cornas

Light label condition issue

WS  96   

1992 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  92   

1999 Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards

Light label condition issue

RP  95   
ST  93+    

1999 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

RP  95   
WS  92   
VN  91+    
2 available
Bid *

1998 Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

RP  99   
ST  94   

1998 Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Generations Gaston Philippe

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  94   

1998 Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Generations Gaston Philippe

RP  94   
WS  94   

1991 Jean-Michel Gerin Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; 3 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  93   

1995 Chateau Pesquie Cotes du Ventoux Quintessence

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

4 available
Bid *

1995 Chateau Pesquie Cotes du Ventoux Quintessence

2 available
Bid *

1995 Chateau Pesquie Cotes du Ventoux Quintessence

Light label condition issue

1990 Domaine de la Cote de l'Ange Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

1998 Domaine de Vallouit Côte-Rôtie Les Roziers Cuvée Spéciale

Light label condition issue

WS  92   
WA  91