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Tuesday 9th January ­ The Rhône Valley

In this delightful part of Southern France, there are very many wine styles and grape varieties (for example, up to 14 grape types can be used in Chateauneuf-du-Pape!). There has also been a good string of recent vintages with the 1998 reds being hailed as the best since the fabulous 1990. From Tavel rosé through increasingly exciting whites (not cheap), to some of the classic Hermitage and Côte Rotie reds. And also, we hope, a rather unusual fortified dessert wine ­ which is red.

1. La Vielle Ferme reserve, Côtes du Rhône, 1999	Tesco
2. Condrieu, E. Guigal, 1999	Tesco
3. Côtes du Rhône, La Chasse du Pâpe reserve, 1999	Safeway
4. Côtes du Ventoux, Les Traverses, P. Jaboulet, 1998	Oddbins
5. Crozes-Hermitage, Petite Ruche, M. Chapoutier, 1999	Sainsbury's
6. Cornas, 1997	Majestic
7. Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe, Château de Beaucastel, 1994	KBW
8. Muscat de Beaumes de Venises, Cart Or, 1999	Majestic

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