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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.

2010 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
WS  98   

2000 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

1.5ltr

RP  95   
ST  93   

2001 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

1.5ltr

RP  95+    
ST  94   
WS  92   

2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

Depressed cork

RP  98   
WS  97   
VN  92-94   
WS  #5 of 2006   

2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

3.0ltr

RP  98   
WS  97   
VN  92-94   
WS  #5 of 2006   

2007 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

WS  95   
RP  94-96   
VN  94   

2009 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

1.5ltr

Light label condition issue

RP  98   
WS  95   
VN  93   

2010 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

WA  98   
WS  97   
VN  92-94   
JR  18   
WS  #7 of 2013   

2010 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

1.5ltr

WA  98   
WS  97   
VN  92-94   
JR  18   
WS  #7 of 2013   

2017 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee

WA  95   
WS  95   
JD  95   
VN  94   
JS  92   

2004 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

WS  96   
RP  95   
VN  94   
WS  #11 of 2006   

1985 Chateau Rayas Château de Fonsalette Cotes-du-Rhone Reserve

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

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   

1983 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

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

RP  94   
WS  90   

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   

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

ST  90+