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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.

2007 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Vieilles Vignes

RP  97   
WS  95   
2 available
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2003 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

WS  94   
VN  93   
RP  92   
JR  17.5   

2006 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  95   
WS  95   
WA  94   
VN  91-93   
JR  18   

2004 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

RP  94   
2 available
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2006 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

RP  94   
WS  94   
ST  91   
3 available
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2005 Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

RP  90-92   
VN  88-91   

2000 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

RP  92   
ST  92   
5 available
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2000 E. Guigal Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Light label condition issue

RP  92   
ST  92   
2 available
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2003 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  99   
ST  96-99   
2 available
Bid *

2003 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois

1-bottle Lot, Wood Case, 1.5ltr

RP  93   
WS  92   
VN  91   
2 available
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2000 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Cuvee de l'Oree (Blanc)

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
ST  90+    
6 available
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2000 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Cuvee de l'Oree (Blanc)

RP  100   
ST  90+    
4 available
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2001 Paul Jaboulet Aine Chateauneuf du Pape Les Cedres

Light label condition issue

2001 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

RP  95+    
ST  94   
WS  92   

2009 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  93   
4 available
Bid *

2009 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  93   

2000 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

RP  96   
ST  93   
2 available
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2007 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  96   
JR  17.5   
4 available
Bid *

2007 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  96   
JR  17.5   
3 available
Bid *

2009 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  95   
VN  95   
JR  18   
5 available
Bid *

2009 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

RP  99   
WS  95   
VN  95   
JR  18   

2001 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1.5ltr

RP  93+    

2006 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Label condition issue

WS  93   
RP  92   
ST  92   
JR  17.5   

2007 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Deus Ex Machina

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  96   

2007 Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape Deus Ex Machina

Lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  96   
VN  96