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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.
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.
VN9494 pts. - Vinous - Oct 2021 Brilliant ruby. Deeply perfumed red and blue fruit and floral aromas are complemented by suggestions of exotic spices, licorice and smoky minerals. Juicy and concentrated in style, offering appealingly sweet cherry and raspberry liqueur flavors that become livelier and spicier as the wine opens up. Shows impressive power and breadth, and the long, floral- and spice-driven finish is shaped by steadily building tannins. Note that there was no Vieilles Vignes bottling made in 2018.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.
JS9292 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Monday, August 24, 2020 Pretty dark berries, chocolate, tar and some grilled meat on the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied with round, lightly chewy tannins. Delivers lots of typical Rhone flavors and goodness. Drink now. Screw cap.RP8888 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 30th Oct 2020 The 2019 Cotes du Rhone Belleruche offers up an enticing mix of blueberries and black cherries, accented by hints of cracked pepper, licorice and dark chocolate. It’s medium to full-bodied, with a broad feel in the mouth and supple tannins on the softly dusty finish. Pretty satisfying stuff for the modest price you’ll pay (probably around $15 when it hits the U.S. market).JD8888 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - October 6, 2020 Always a good value, the 2019 Côtes Du Rhône Belleruche is ideal for readers looking for a terrific house red that won’t break the bank. Revealing a purple/ruby hue as well classic peppery Provençal aromas and flavors, it’s medium-bodied and has a solid spine of acidity, moderate tannins, and a crisp, clean finish. Enjoy bottles over the coming 2–3 years.
RP95+95–97 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 31st Aug 2018 I’ve tasted many vintages of the Brunels’ wines, and 2016 looks as if it will be their best ever. The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape stood out in my blind tasting, offering incredible complexity and lightness despite being full-bodied. Roses, garrigue and dried spices accent raspberries and cherries in a wine that’s concentrated and intense yet agile, with nuances galore. It’s 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and 5% Cinsault and will have aged 18 months (mainly in concrete) prior to bottling. Let’s hope this looks just as good then.WE9494 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 12/31/2019 Notes of cassis liqueur and raspberry jam mingle into dried sage, earth and bramble in this fruity but substantial and complex wine. It’s round and soft on the palate, lingering with a silky cling and feathery but persistent tannins. Plush enough to enjoy already it will improve through 2028 and hold further.JD9494 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - August 28, 2018 The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a classic wine from this heralded estate. Kirsch, crushed flowers, spice, and hints of peppery garrigue all flow to a full-bodied, balanced, seamless 2016 that has polished tannin, a seamless texture, and no hard edges. It’s going to evolve gracefully for 15–20 years. The 2016 is a normal blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and the rest Syrah and Cinsault that was partially destemmed and brought up mostly in concrete. Don’t miss this beauty.VN9292 pts. - Vinous - Dec 2019 Brilliant ruby-red. Mineral-tinged raspberry and floral pastille aromas pick up a pungent garrigue nuance with air. Juicy, sweet and energetic on the palate, offering intense red berry and cherry liqueur and lavender flavors that spread out steadily on the back half. The mineral and floral notes repeat emphatically on the clinging finish, which is framed by smooth, fine-grained tannins.SP9292 pts. - Wine Spectator - Feb 29, 2020 Very expressive, with currant, raspberry, damson plum and cherry flavors bursting forth, laced with red licorice and floral notes. A racy iron streak zips up the finish. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. Best from 2020 through 2037. 575 cases imported.
VN9090 pts. - Vinous - Apr 2020 Saturated ruby. Ripe black raspberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suggestions of cracked pepper, allspice and pungent flowers. Supple, appealingly sweet red and blue fruit preserve flavors gain energy with air, and a bright mineral element adds back-end lift. Supple tannins add shape to a persistent, floral-accented finish, which leaves cherry and spice notes behind.RP89+89–91 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 19th Dec 2019 The Guigals predict volumes of only 3.5 million bottles for the 2017 Cotes du Rhone, as good wine was harder to source than in 2016. It’s still bright and primary, with cherry fruit seeming a bit one-dimensional at this stage, although there’s a welcome hint of almond paste on the crisp finish.
WE8989 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 5/1/2020 A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, this plump, perfumed red entices with aromas of pristine blackberry accented by fresh beet root and herb. It’s densely fruity and voluminous in mouthfeel but lifted by a touch of minerality. Best now–2024.
SP9393 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2021 Enticing, with light brioche and macadamia nut notes leading off, while white peach, salted butter, acacia and heather hints fill in throughout. The long finish is inlaid with a pretty accent of wet stone. Drink now through 2025. 300 cases made, 50 cases imported.JD9292 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 11/3/2021 The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc sports a light gold hue as well as a terrific bouquet of pineapple, tart white peach, sappy herbs, and assorted spice as well as stony, mineral nuances. Nicely textured, medium-bodied, and elegant, it has the bright acidity of the vintage as well as a pure, layered, yet still textured style. I’d drink bottles over the coming 2–3 years, but I certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see it keep longer. The blend is mostly Clairette (40%) and Roussanne (30%), but it includes just about every permitted variety. The élevage was 85% in stainless steel and 11% in new barrels.
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.
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