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En Primeur
Rhône en primeur

Rhône en primeur

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.

Our expert’s top 25 Côtes du Rhône 2024 wines

Lots of fresh drinkable wines to choose from...

By Matt Walls Last updated 27 January 26
Lirac & Tavel 2024: The most characterful top-scoring wines

Some good value to be had...

By Matt Walls Published 4 December 25
Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2024: The very best wines from a standout year

Gigondas rules the roost this year...

By Matt Walls Published 3 December 25
Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2024: The best of the vintage’s ‘precise and drinkable’ wines

A safe bet for enjoyment and drinkability...

By Matt Walls Published 2 December 25
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2024: Best picks from a fresh and vibrant bunch

A tale of contrasts...

By Matt Walls Published 1 December 25

St-Joseph 2024: The best wines brimming with peppery spice

An early-drinking vintage with fragrance and delicacy...

By Matt Walls Published 29 November 25
Crozes-Hermitage 2024: Our expert’s picks in a year where selection is key

Tough times for this appellation, with a few glimmers of hope...

By Matt Walls Published 28 November 25
Hermitage 2024: Elegant reds but a vintage where white wines reign supreme

Look out for the whites...

By Matt Walls Last updated 27 November 25
Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2024: An early drinking vintage

Challenges in Rhône's northern extremities...

By Matt Walls Last updated 26 November 25
Cornas & St-Péray 2024: A vintage that yielded wines of charm and elegance

A few names rose to the top this year...

By Matt Walls Last updated 26 November 25
Rhône 2024 en primeur: Full report and the vintage’s top-scoring wines

An outlier vintage, with mixed results...

By Matt Walls Last updated 26 November 25

Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Best of the far north...

By Matt Walls Last updated 17 November 25
Rhône 2023 en primeur: Full vintage report and top-scoring wines

An excess of both rain and sun in this tricky vintage...

By Matt Walls Last updated 20 December 24
Crozes-Hermitage 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Crozes-Hermitage gets back on track...

By Matt Walls Last updated 10 December 24
Hermitage 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Whites have the edge once more...

By Matt Walls Published 6 December 24
Cornas & St-Péray 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

A welcome return to wines of finesse...

By Matt Walls Published 5 December 24
Northern Rhône 2023: The connoisseur’s guide

A troublesome climate leads to varied success...

By Matt Walls Last updated 4 December 24

Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Make this the year to discover these crus...

By Matt Walls Last updated 4 December 24
St-Joseph 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Approach on a wine by wine basis...

By Matt Walls Published 4 December 24
Lirac & Tavel 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

A very drinkable crop of wines...

By Matt Walls Last updated 28 November 24
Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Ripe reds with lighter tannins and fresh, impactful whites...

By Matt Walls Last updated 28 November 24
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023: Report and top-scoring wines

Keep an eye out for the whites this year...

By Matt Walls Last updated 28 November 24
Southern Rhône 2023: The connoisseur’s guide

A vintage of immediate pleasure...

By Matt Walls Last updated 26 November 24

Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022: Report and top-scoring wines

The best-performing appellation in 2022...

By Matt Walls Last updated 8 February 24
Rhône 2022 en primeur: Full vintage report and top-scoring wines

It's worth doing your research before buying from this surprising vintage...

By Matt Walls Last updated 16 January 24
Crozes-Hermitage 2022: Report and top-scoring wines

While reds can be varied, whites are a solid choice...

By Matt Walls Last updated 7 December 23
Hermitage 2022: Report and top-scoring wines

More majestic than elegant this year...

By Matt Walls Last updated 7 December 23
Northern Rhône 2022: Full report and top-scoring wines

A stark contrast to 2021, and all the better for it...

By Matt Walls Last updated 7 December 23
Cornas & St-Péray 2022: Report and top-scoring wines

Know your producers...

By Matt Walls Last updated 7 December 23

Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu 2022: Report and top-scoring wines

It could take a while for the Côte-Rôties to come round...

By Matt Walls Published 23 November 23
St-Joseph 2022: Report and top-scoring wines

An excellent vintage for reds and whites...

By Matt Walls Last updated 23 November 23
Lirac & Tavel 2022: report and top-scoring wines

Find good value wines in these two appellations...

By Matt Walls Last updated 23 November 23