Northern Rhone (Red) Vintage Chart

2004
Low yields in well-balanced climatic conditions produced classic reds that will age extremely well.
Hold
96

2003
Giant, long lasting wines from the famous heatwave summer. Many top wines will last 20+ years.
Hold
94

2002
Inconsistent vintage due to sporadic rainfall and difficult ripening conditions. Keep to trusted names.
Drink
83

2001
Good vintage with occasional outstanding wines
Hold
92

2000
Average vintage, less rich than in past 2 years, but some very good wines
Drink or Hold
89

1999
Superb year, Cote Rotie and Cornas outstanding, long-aging wines
Hold
96

1998
Good, consistent vintage, best wines will age well
Drink or Hold
90

1997
Light but quaffable. Time to drink them up!
Drink
81

1996
Good wines, attractive balance, full flavoured.
Drink
88

1995
Classic vintage – near its peak.
Drink or Hold
92

1994
Light but quaffable – now past its best.
Drink
81

1993
Poor year
Avoid
69

1992
Past peak. Avoid now.
Avoid
80

1991
Good vintage, firm structure, attractive balance
Drink or Hold
88

1990
Very great year. Biggest Côte Rôtie and Hermitage peaking around 2006-2008.
Drink or Hold
98

1989
Classic vintage. Côte Rôtie and Hermitage can age 20 years.
Drink
92

1988
Classic vintage. Great Cornas and St Joseph.
Drink
92