Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2020: report and top-scoring wines
Careful research into the best estates will be rewarded ...
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.
Careful research into the best estates will be rewarded ...
Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise 2020 are good for early drinking...
Matt Walls discovers great value and early-drinking capacity for the 2020s...
Roussanne stands out in 2020...
Impressive balance, precision and structure across both red and white Hermitage in 2020...
2020 marks a return to a more focused, classic style...
Drink these fairly young and save the 2019s for long-term ageing...
Despite a hot year, wines are fresh and accessible when young with whites particularly exceptional.
Fresh but slightly less ageworthy wines. Look out for both reds and whites...
Expert verdict plus the top-scoring bottles...
There are some superb wines in this Top 25
There's value to be found in 2019 if you know where to look