Crozes-Hermitage 2023: Report and top-scoring wines
Crozes-Hermitage gets back on track...
Many Rhône winemakers had a tough act to follow in 2016, following a 2015 vintage that was considered to be among the best in recent memory – especially in the northern appellations.
Crozes-Hermitage gets back on track...
Whites have the edge once more...
A welcome return to wines of finesse...
Approach on a wine by wine basis...
Best of the far north...
A troublesome climate leads to varied success...
Make this the year to discover these crus...
A very drinkable crop of wines...
Ripe reds with lighter tannins and fresh, impactful whites...
Keep an eye out for the whites this year...
A vintage of immediate pleasure...
An excess of both rain and sun in this tricky vintage...
It could take a while for the Côte-Rôties to come round...
An excellent vintage for reds and whites...
Know your producers...
More majestic than elegant this year...
While reds can be varied, whites are a solid choice...
A stark contrast to 2021, and all the better for it...
Don't overlook Rasteau this year...
Find good value wines in these two appellations...
Overall freshness and balance to be found...