The 2019 vintage across the Rhône Valley was marked by heat and drought. The heat spikes weren’t quite so high in the northern part of the region but you can feel sun in the wines whether they are from the north or south, writes Matt Walls in his vintage report.
Looking at the 2019 white wines from across the Rhône, Walls found some superb examples.
Scroll down to see Matt’s top 2019 Rhône whites tasting notes and scores
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See Matt’s best Rhône 2019 white wines
The following list comprises wines that scored 95 points and above.
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{"wineId":"43767","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43775","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43776","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43778","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43779","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43780","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44010","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44011","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44012","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44013","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43793","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43794","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43795","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43796","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"43797","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44054","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44055","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44056","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44057","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44058","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44020","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44022","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"44026","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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