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2003 Usseglio, Pierre & Fils - Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul
France - Southern Rhone - Chateauneuf du Pape
2003 Usseglio, Pierre & Fils - Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul
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WA
97
WS
95
IWC
92
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$165.95
750ml
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2000 Mondotte
France - Bordeaux - St Emilion
2000 Mondotte
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WS
95
WA
98
IWC
95
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$359.95
750ml
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1999 Pol Roger - Vintage Blanc de Blancs (Blanc de Chardonnay)
France - Champagne
1999 Pol Roger - Vintage Blanc de Blancs (Blanc de Chardonnay)
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IWC
91
BH
90
RJ
89
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$87.95
750ml
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Rhone Wines In The Sweet Spot
Of the many excellent vintages from the Rhone Valley, often the sweet spot for pricing can be found in the 90 to 93 point range. This is particularly true when this range is compared against the overall vintage score because it gives an indication of the exceptional standard of quality relative to other producers. Today we're offering a selection of wines in this point range from the past decade, as well as a few library vintages to show just how well these robust wines can age.
Overall Vintage Scores from Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate:
Overall Vintage Scores from Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate:
| Northern Rhone: | Southern Rhone: |
| 1999 - 95 WS, 95 WA | 1999 - 90 WS, 90 WA |
| 2000 - 88 WS | 2000 - 94 WS, 98 WA |
| 2001 - 89 WS, 89 WA | 2001 - 94 WS, 96 WA |
| 2003 - 94 WS, 96 WA | 2003 - 93 WS, 90 WA |
| 2004 - 90 WS | 2004 - 93 WS, 90 WA |
| 2005 - 94 WS, 89 WA | 2005 - 97 WS, 95 WA |
| 2006 - 92 WS, 92 WA | 2006 - 93 WS, 90 WA |
Be sure to review this list carefully, as there are some outstanding buys here, both in the wine store inventory and in the Vinfolio Marketplace with BuyNow prices.
Highlights include:
Highlights include:
- 2000 Vieux Donjon - Chateauneuf du Pape (92 WS) $99.95 (1.5 L) - "Beautiful, silky Châteauneuf terroir aromas: leather, game, truffles, plum, dried herbs, lead pencil...deeply satisfying...[like a] a walk in the country on a rainy autumn day..." - Per-Henrik Mansson, Wine Spectator
- 2006 Gerin, Jean-Michel - Condrieu Coteau de la Loye (90 IWC) $49.00 - "...Spicy citrus and green apple aromas are deepened by floral honey and anise. Snappy lemon and orchard fruit flavors are light-bodied but pack a punch. Finishes with very good grip and focus. Lithe and expressive." - Josh Raynolds, Wine Spectator
- 2005 Panisse - Chateauneuf du Pape Noble Revelation (93 WA) BuyNow in The Vinfolio Marketplace for $42.00 - "...hints of licorice, espresso roast, and copious quantities of creme de cassis and blackberry...in the mouth Provencal garrigue notes intermixed with plum, Asian spice, soy, and some other exotic characteristics...a distinctive, full-throttle, powerful Chateauneuf du Pape..." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
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