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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.

1995 Mathilde et Yves Gangloff Condrieu

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

1996 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  93   
ST  92+    
RP  91   

1996 Chateau Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve

3.5 cm ullage; light label condition issue

ST  90+    

1996 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde

Light label condition issue

WS  91   
RP  90   

1996 Alain Graillot Saint-Joseph

Light label condition issue

WS  92   
3 available
Bid

1996 Domaine Gourt de Mautens Cotes du Rhone Villages Rasteau

3 available
Bid *

1996 Font de Michelle Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet

1996 Guy et Frederic Bernard Côte-Rôtie

Light label condition issue

1997 Chateau de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

375ml

Light label condition issue

ST  90   
RP  89-91   

1997 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  97   
RP  96   
ST  91-93   
4 available
Bid *

1997 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  97   
RP  96   
ST  91-93   
3 available
Bid *

1997 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light label condition issue

WS  97   
RP  96   
ST  91-93   
2 available
Bid *

1997 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

1.5ltr

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

RP  94   
WS  93   
ST  93+    

1997 M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine

375ml

Light label condition issue

2 available
Bid *

1997 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier

WS  91   
RP  90   
11 available
Bid *

1997 Domaine de Fondreche Côtes du Ventoux

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

6 available
Bid *

1998 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis

Light label condition issue

RP  92-95   
ST  92   

1998 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light label condition issue

RP  97   
ST  95+    
WS  92   
2 available
Bid *

1998 E. Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline

Light label condition issue

RP  97   
ST  95+    
WS  92   

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   

1998 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Light capsule condition issue

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

1998 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Lightly depressed cork

WA  95+    
WS  94   
ST  94+    
JR  17   

1998 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

Light label condition issue

WA  95+    
WS  94   
ST  94+    
JR  17   

1998 Domaine Le Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Unique Vieilles Vignes

Light label condition issue

RP  90   
ST  90   
2 available
Bid *

1998 Font de Michelle Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Etienne Gonnet

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
ST  94   
WS  93