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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.

2015 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

6-bottle Lot

Removed from original cardboard box

JD  100   
WS  98   
VN  97   
WA  94-97   

1998 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light label condition issue; Light case condition issue

RP  97   
ST  95+    
WS  92   

2015 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc

6-bottle Lot

Removed from original cardboard box

RP  95-97   

2014 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Turque

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  98   
WS  97   
JD  95   
VN  94   
JR  17+    

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; light signs of past seepage; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

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

MB  *****   
RP  97   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; 4 cm ullage; 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   

1989 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; 4.5 cm ullage; label condition issue

MB  *****   
RP  97   

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   

2018 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

See item details for bottle notes; Light case condition issue

JD  98+    
WA  96-98   
WS  96   
VN  96-98   

2001 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light label condition issue

RP  92   
WS  91   
ST  91+    

2001 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

RP  92   
WS  91   
ST  91+    

1983 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; 5 cm ullage; label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  90   

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1983 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; 3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  94   
ST  93   

1999 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

RP  96   
WS  95   
ST  95+    
JR  17.5   
2 available
Bid *

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   

2001 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Lightly elevated cork

WS  95   
ST  94+    
RP  91-95   

2000 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

RP  96   
ST  94+    
WS  90   
JR  18   
10 available
Bid *

2000 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Light label condition issue

RP  96   
ST  94+    
WS  90   
JR  18   
2 available
Bid *

1998 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Light capsule condition issue

WA  95+    
WS  94   
ST  94+    
JR  17   
5 available
Bid *