Rhône 2021
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Domaine de Font-Sane, Tradition 2021 Gigondas
A red that isn't worth waiting for, in the best possible way. As you can see from Richard's photo above, he was so eager to drink it, he dribbled it...
Richard Hemming MW
Friday 4 August 2023
• 1 min read
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The vintage really left its mark on the three key red wines. Above, vines cling to the hill of Hermitage...
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Good news at last! Above, image of Condrieu's vines courtesy of Inter Rhône. See this guide to our extensive coverage...
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Now an overview of this complicated vintage in the north. We'll eventually have provided 900+ tasting notes – essential guidance...
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Above, Tavel 2021 rosés lined up for Alistair to taste blind, in a glamorous setting. This follows yesteday's survey of...
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To complement Ali's comprehensive assessment of the 2021 reds, 75 white wines from the southern Rhône's emblematic appellation are reviewed...
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Among the nearly 140 wines reviewed below, Ali steers us towards Beaumes-de-Venise in this particular vintage. See our guide to...
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What we've so far published on this atypical vintage plus a list of UK merchants making offers. Above, the River...
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Yes, white Gigondas is now a thing. Look out for Ali's forthcoming article on southern Rhône whites… Above, the Dentelles...
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This appellation can often offer pretty good value but in 2021 quantities were cruelly small. Ali is pictured here at...
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France's seminal appellation, about to celebrate its centenary in 2023, escaped the worst of 2021's challenges. See our guide to...
Inside information
We kick off our particularly comprehensive review of a thoroughly atypical vintage that was smaller, lighter, but sometimes more obviously...
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Biodynamic adherent Michel Chapoutier is not short of an opinion so the introduction to our 13 tasting notes on his...
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