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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.

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

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

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1990 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

Light capsule condition issue; heavy label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  91   

1990 M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; heavy label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  91   

1990 Paul Jaboulet Aine Chateauneuf du Pape Les Cedres

Lightly depressed cork; label condition issue

2 available
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1990 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

WS  94   
RP  92   

1990 Chateau Rayas Château de Fonsalette Cotes-du-Rhone Reserve

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   

1990 Clos des Brusquieres Châteauneuf-du-Pape

1993 Chateau de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel

Light label condition issue

1993 Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas

1.5ltr

1993 Domaine du Colombier Hermitage

Light label condition issue

RP  90   

1994 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  90   

1994 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  90   

1994 Domaine de la Mordoree Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1994 Belle Pere et Fils Hermitage

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

1995 E. Guigal Hermitage

RP  90   
ST  90+    
3 available
Bid *

1995 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers

Light label condition issue

1995 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers

Light label condition issue

RP  94   

1995 M. Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne

Light label condition issue

RP  92   

1995 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc La Fontaine

1995 Domaine de Beaurenard (Coulon) Boisrenard Chateauneuf du Pape

1.5ltr

Heavy capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  92   

1995 Clusel-Roch Côte-Rôtie

Label condition issue

1995 Clusel-Roch Côte-Rôtie

Light label condition issue

1995 Chateau Pesquie Cotes du Ventoux Quintessence

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

4 available
Bid *

1995 Domaine des Bernardins Muscat-de-Beaumes-de-Venise

375ml

Light label condition issue