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Rhone Valley is one of the most ancient regions in the world in terms of grape vine cultivation and wine production. With most historians saying that Rhone Valley was first planted in its Northern section around the first century, it is easy to taste the history within every lively sip of wine from this area.
Perhaps the top Rhone Valley wines are its exquisite reds, particularly its beautiful and full Syrahs. After the Syrah, Rhone is also a major producer of light, refreshing Rosés and many beautiful, unforgettable blends like Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rhone Valley also has a great selection of white wines. Find out which Rhone Valley wine is right for you!
WE8787 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 7/1/2020 Smoke and crushed mineral tones accent ripe black cherry and preserved plum on the nose of this Grenache-based rosé made from both red and white grapes. Black-fruit flavors on the palate are concentrated, muted by hints of earth and dried herbs. The finish is edged by fine tannins and a touch of heat. Drink through 2022.Premier SelectPremier Select wines are handpicked by our staff from amongst thousands of wines for their exceptional quality. They're made by a top producer and comparable to wines at twice the cost.
WE8888 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 7/1/2020 Watermelon and red cherries perfume this massively fruity, forward blend of Syrah (70%) and Grenache (30%). A bold expression of rosé it throbs with juicy, primary red fruit, but a crush of minerals and bright tangerine acidity keeps it bright. The finish is marked by a touch of warmth.Premier SelectPremier Select wines are handpicked by our staff from amongst thousands of wines for their exceptional quality. They're made by a top producer and comparable to wines at twice the cost.
Premier SelectPremier Select wines are handpicked by our staff from amongst thousands of wines for their exceptional quality. They're made by a top producer and comparable to wines at twice the cost.
VN8888 pts. - Vinous - Jun 2016 Vivid ruby-red. Jammy red and dark berry scents, enlivened by a suggestion of white pepper. Juicy and light on its feet, offering gently sweet black raspberry and spicecake flavors that loosen up on the back half. Finishes smooth and gently tannic, showing good cling and lingering sweetness.Premier SelectPremier Select wines are handpicked by our staff from amongst thousands of wines for their exceptional quality. They're made by a top producer and comparable to wines at twice the cost.
RP93+93–95 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Aug 2019 There’s no Vieilles Vignes bottling this year because of the mildew that plagued the region, but Marcoux’s regular bottling is no slouch. The 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape has fantastic, complex aromas of cracked pepper, violets and roses, garrigue, cherries and raspberries. It’s full-bodied and silky-textured, with plenty of length on the finish. Nicely done.JD91+91–93 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - August 16, 2019 There won’t be a Vieilles Vignes cuvée in 2018 due to the dismal yields, so those grapes will be included in the traditional cuvée. The 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape comes from 11 hectoliters per hectare and is mostly Grenache brought up in a mix of tanks and used barrels. It has a beautiful wild strawberry, blueberries, flower, and ground pepper bouquet and shows the elegant, seamless, incredibly pretty style of the vintage beautifully. Medium-bodied, beautifully balanced and layered, it’s going to drink nicely right out of the gate.
SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Jun 15, 2019 Juicy and youthfully compact, with a ball of cherry and plum compote flavors wrapped in red licorice accents. Light anise, mesquite and tea notes score the finish, which stays silky and fresh in feel. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2028. 600 cases made, 56 cases imported.
RP94+94+ pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Aug 2019 Less obviously ahead of the Clos du Calvaire than it was last year out of foudre, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape la Crau de Ma Mere still delivers almost embryonic waves of fruit — cherries, raspberries and blueberries. Full-bodied, supple and silky, with a long, slightly briny finish, it comes across as a bit simple because of its youth. If it develops additional complexity in bottle, my rating may look stingy.VN9191 pts. - Vinous - Dec 2019 Limpid ruby. Highly fragrant, spice-accented aromas of ripe fruits, incense and lavender are sharpened by a spicy white pepper note. Fleshy and broad but energetic as well, offering cherry liqueur, black raspberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors that tighten up steadily with air. Finishes smooth, broad and long, with supple tannins framing lingering red fruit and floral notes.
SP9494 pts. - Wine Spectator - May 31, 2020 Alluring, with dark cherry, raspberry and blackberry puree flavors that are streamlined in feel, flecked with anise, mesquite and fruitcake hints as they drive through the focused finish. Finely beaded acidity keeps everything in place. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2022 through 2038. 1,555 cases made, 500 cases imported.JD9292 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - August 16, 2019 The 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape is a normal blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre brought up in in a mix of tank and barrels. It has a beautiful, sumptuous bouquet of blackberries, black cherries, flowery incense, and spice. Rich, medium to full-bodied, polished, and loaded with fruit, it’s one sexy yet beautifully balanced 2017 to enjoy over the coming decade.RP9191 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Aug 2019 Cristia’s 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape features black cherries and red raspberries, accented by hints of green peppercorn. A blend of Grenache and Syrah from sandy soils, it’s full-bodied and velvety, with just enough grip on the finish to give it shape and definition. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.
RP90+90–94 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 31st Oct 2018 Loaded with cassis and blueberry fruit, the 2017 Gigondas Tradition les Grands Montmirail is full-bodied and supple, yet it seems nearly weightless on the palate; that’s how easy it is to drink already. Silky and long, this is lovely stuff for drinking over the next 7–8 years. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.VN9090 pts. - Vinous - Feb 2020 Translucent ruby. Smoke-accented cherry and dark berry aromas, along with suggestions of licorice and pungent flowers. Taut and energetic on the palate, offering bitter cherry, cassis and floral pastille flavors and a spicy snap of cracked pepper. The smoky note repeats on the persistent finish, which is framed by youthfully chewy tannins.
RP9595 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 31st Oct 2018 A classic blend of 80% Grenache and 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape was bottled just six weeks before I tasted it at the domaine. It’s loaded with raspberry fruit and hints of baking spices (30% of the blend ages in wood). Full-bodied, supple and lush, it’s also concentrated, rich and velvety in texture, with notes of clove and cinnamon lingering on the finish.JD9494 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - August 28, 2018 Fresh and lively, with notes of black cherries, blackberries, scorched earth, and spice, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is concentrated and full-bodied, with a pure, elegant texture and a big finish. Based on 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, it has present tannin, notable purity of fruit, and is going to benefit from short-term cellaring and keep for 10–15 years.
JD88+88–90 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - August 16, 2019 A blend of 60% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Mourvèdre, the 2018 Côtes Du Rhône Reserve reveals a vivid purple color as well as impressive notes of black and blue fruits, ground pepper, and wild herbs. It’s round, supple, and polished on the palate, with beautiful fruit. It’s an impressive Côtes du Rhône.RP87+87–89 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Aug 2019 The Perrins manage all of the vineyards used to source this wine, which include Vinsobres for Syrah (20%), Orange (Prébois) for Grenache (60%) and Saint-Maurice for Mourvèdre (20%). Cherries and raspberries ride on a medium to full-bodied palate, backed by a plump mouthfeel and silky tannins on the finish. The 2018 Cotes du Rhone Reserve will be ready to drink on release, but it should hold up for at least 3–4 years after that.
VN92+92–93 pts. - Vinous - Dec 2019 Deep shimmering ruby-red. Highly perfumed raspberry and cherry liqueur aromas are accompanied by potpourri and baking spice nuances, and a smoky mineral flourish builds in the glass. Juicy and appealingly sweet, displaying red and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors and a smooth, seamless texture. Deftly balances richness and vivacity and finishes long and spicy, with smooth, harmonious tannins and a subtle echo of candied flowers.JD92+92–94 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - August 28, 2018 I loved the 2017s from Ferrando, which all showed deep, rich, concentrated profiles not far off the 2016s. The 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape gives up loads of chocolaty dark fruits, earth, and spice to go with a full-bodied, concentrated, layered style on the palate. It was fermented with no destemming, yet the stems are beautifully integrated and this all comes together seamlessly.
SP9696 pts. - Wine Spectator - Oct 7, 2020 This red puts on a gorgeous display of racy cassis, cherry puree and raspberry coulis flavors laced with garrigue and singed sandalwood accents, while a mouthwatering mineral edge drives underneath. The long finish lets the fruit play out, adding flickers of tobacco and shiso leaf. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Best from 2022 through 2038.JD95+95–97 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - August 16, 2019 Richer and more concentrated, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Reserve Auguste Favier offers an incredibly layered, elegant, yet also powerful profile. Plenty of dark fruits, bouquet garni, pepper, and some meaty notes all define the bouquet, and it’s as seamless and silky as they come on the palate. It’s going to benefit from just short-term cellaring and will keep for two decades.RP94+94–96 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Aug 2019 This cuvée is always on the perfumed side, as it usually includes a fair dose of Cinsault. The 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve Auguste Favier is 85% Grenache and a full 15% Cinsault, and while it delivers darker fruit flavors than the regular cuvée, it also blends in floral, garrigue-like notes with the ripe black cherries. Full-bodied and silky, it should drink well on release and for at least a decade after that.
JD94+94–96+ pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 10/6/2020 A beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, classic effort from this team, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape boasts a deeper ruby/purple color, traditional notes of ground pepper, Provençal garrigue, smoked meat, and red and black fruits, a terrific mid-palate, ripe, silky tannins, and a great, great finish. This is an outstanding vintage for this cuvée that’s going to benefit from 2–3 years of bottle age and keep for 20 years or more.
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