|
Year
|
|
WOW Rating
|
%
|
|
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
|
Last updated on July 23, 2008