Boislauzon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Quet 2005
Price range: £334.00 through £390.006x750mlDomaine Mas de Boislauzon produces four Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, but none is more iconic than Le Quet. Debuted in 1996, the blend of grenache-mourvèdre is currently the third most valuable wine in the region. There are only 425 cases released each year, so demand always outpaces supply.
Chateau de Beaucastel Rouge, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2001
Price range: £1,044.00 through £1,214.0012x750mlChateau de Beaucastel isn’t just one of the great wineries in the Rhône Valley. It’s one of the great wineries in France. The starring attraction is its Rouge Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a red wine that contains 13 grape varieties and a higher-than-usual percentage of mourvèdre.
Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc 2017
Price range: £400.00 through £466.006x750mlChâteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc only makes up 10 of production at Paul Avril Clos des Papes, but it deserves no less attention. The blend of five grapes caters to investors in search of wines with long-aging potential. Feel free to cellar this one upwards of 20 years for the maximum return on investment.
Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc 2017
Price range: £731.00 through £852.0012x750mlChâteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc only makes up 10 of production at Paul Avril Clos des Papes, but it deserves no less attention. The blend of five grapes caters to investors in search of wines with long-aging potential. Feel free to cellar this one upwards of 20 years for the maximum return on investment.
Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge 2006
Price range: £892.00 through £1,039.0012x750mlFew wines in the Rhône Valley are as coveted as Paul Avril Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge. The red wine features grenache with touches of mourvèdre, syrah, and other grapes from the estate’s 24 plots.
Domaine Combier, Crozes-Hermitage, Clos Grives 2017
Price range: £380.00 through £446.0012x750mlThe Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives is a charming and fruity syrah from the largest appellation in Northern Rhône. Crozes-Hermitage has low-sloping vineyards with rich soil that adds an almost seductive quality to red wine. While most syrahs work best for immediate enjoyment, you can cellar this one for up to a decade.
Domaine de la Janasse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vieilles Vignes 2018
Price range: £466.00 through £546.0012x750mlIf you know Domaine De La Janasse for one thing, it’s probably this wine. Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes is a flawless Rhône red blend with an expansive mouthfeel and whirlwind of red fruit flavors. In 2007 and 2010, wine critic Robert Parker gave it a 100-point rating, saying “I hope Châteauneuf du Pape enthusiasts can find some of this amazing wine!”
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge 2003
Price range: £498.00 through £582.0012x750mlDomaine Pierre can do no wrong. Its Usseglio et Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape represents another hit in a long line of classic offerings. This red wine delivers a graceful combination of sweetness, strawberries, smokiness, and smoothness, as well as long aging potential. Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils also has a complimentary white cuvée with grenache blanc and clairette.
Domaine Raymond Usseglio, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 1999
Price range: £348.00 through £409.0012x750mlThere’s no shortage of praise for Domaine Raymond Usseglio Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Wine critic Jeb Dunnuck called the cuvée “a brilliant, brilliant wine,” while Joe Czerwinski said, “There is terrific material here, and the wine will drink well for two decades.” It’s easy to see why this Southern Rhône red blend has become an investor favorite.
Domaine Rostaing, Condrieu, La Bonnette 2016
Price range: £585.00 through £683.0012x750mlDomaine René Rostaing Condrieu La Bonnette harnesses the full potential of viognier. The white wine is crisp and refreshing, with a medium body and juicy notes from start to finish. Investors who held this offering in 2020 saw a 10.3 return on investment.
Domaine Rostaing, Cote Rotie, Cote Brune 2017
Price range: £4,200.00 through £4,866.0012x750mlDomaine Rostaing, also known as René Rostaing, has defined Côte-Rôtie since its debut in 1971. The estate’s Côte Brune syrah is far and away its most expensive wine, retailing around $450 per bottle, as of 2021. It’s also a wise investment. From 2017 to 2021, the price has more than doubled.
E. Guigal, Hermitage, Ex Voto Blanc 2003
Price range: £1,807.00 through £2,098.0012x750mlWhile Rhône is known for multi-layered wines, complexity isn’t a prerequisite for greatness. Take E. Guigal Hermitage Ex Voto Blanc. The white wine features 90 marsanne and 10 roussanne. That’s it. Investors pay more than $200 per bottle for this marsanne blend that wine critic Robert Parker gave 100-point ratings to in 2009 and 2010. (Fun Fact: E. Guigal also produces a red version of Ex Voto, which Parker has given three perfect scores.)
le Clos du Caillou, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, La Reserve 2004
Price range: £796.00 through £928.0012x750mlGrenache and mourvèdre are staples in Southern France’s wine industry. No place has mastered these two grapes like Le Clos du Caillou. It’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reserve is the highest-priced wine featuring grenache and mourvèdre from the region, retailing around $150 per bottle.
M. Chapoutier, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Barbe Rac 2011
Price range: £479.00 through £558.006x750mlThe region’s most iconic wine collides with the region’s most iconic winemaker. M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac is a 100 grenache wine sourced from top Hermitage vineyards. The intense yet refined wine is in the 80th percentile for most expensive offerings from Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage, La Chapelle Rouge 2012
Price range: £620.00 through £721.006x750mlJaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle Rouge is a true terroir-driven wine, accented with notes of grapefruit, blackberry, sweet herbs, and smoked meats. The wine achieved rarified air in 2015 when wine critic Jeb Dunnuck gave it perfect score. Meanwhile, James Suckling praised it as “This is flawless Hermitage.”
Vieux Donjon (Michel Lucien), Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge 2007
Price range: £684.00 through £798.0012x750mlLe Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape is new by European wine standards. Established in 1966, the organically farmed wine has made a name for itself by honoring traditional winemaking techniques while providing a modern twist.
Vieux Donjon (Michel Lucien), Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge 2008
Price range: £601.00 through £702.0012x750mlLe Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape is new by European wine standards. Established in 1966, the organically farmed wine has made a name for itself by honoring traditional winemaking techniques while providing a modern twist.