This year, not one but two Masters of Wine have been tasting the nascent wines of the Rhône Valley in situ, on behalf of our members. James Lawther MW concentrated on the heartlands of Syrah and Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne in the north of the valley, between Vienne and Valence, and we have now published his assessment of the vintage there. Then on 18 November, Alistair Cooper MW will begin his reports on how a more varied palette of grape varieties fared between Montélimar and Avignon, in the south of the valley.
Our coverage so far
Here are the articles we have published to date, the most recent at the top of the list.
Other southern whites, rosés and VDNs Alistair Cooper MW 4 December 2024
Other southern reds Alistair Cooper MW 2 December 2024
Gigondas and Vacqueyras reds Alistair Cooper MW 26 November 2024
Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites Alistair Cooper MW 20 November 2024
Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds Alistair Cooper MW 19 November 2024
Vintage 2023 – southern Rhône Alistair Cooper MW 18 November 2024
Crozes-Hermitage, St-Joseph and other northern reds James Lawther MW 7 November 2024
Cornas, Côte Rôtie and red Hermitage James Lawther MW 6 November 2024
Northern whites James Lawther MW 5 November 2024
Vintage 2023 – northern Rhône James Lawther MW 4 November 2024
Gigondas Blanc is here Alistair Cooper MW 17 July 2024
Chapoutier's 2023 Sélections Parcellaires Julia Harding MW 30 April 2024
UK merchants making offers of 2023 Rhônes
The list is provisional and based on those who have made offers in the past. Merchants in bold have already confirmed that they are offering the 2023s, with provisional dates. Feel free to suggest updates to this list via [email protected].
A&B Vintners end January/early February 2025
Averys individual-producer offers as and when they come in
Berry Bros & Rudd
Goedhuis Waddesdon Clos des Papes release late November, Chapoutier in December and then a number of other domaines in spring 2025
Haynes Hanson & Clark spring 2025 (date TBC)
Justerini & Brooks individual-producer offers from spring 2025
Laithwaites individual-producer offers as and when they come in
Lay & Wheeler
Lea & Sandeman preliminary offer live now (27 November 2024)
Montrachet Fine Wine Merchants offers from individual domaines as and when they release prices; full offer in March 2025
Tanners Wine Merchants initial offer 1 December 2024 with more in the New Year – check here for en primeur updates
The Wine Society launches 29 January 2025 (offer will be open for 3 weeks approx)
Yapp Brothers offer now live here.
