Northern Rhone Vintages Flashcards
1
Q
2017
A
challenging vintage, promising quality, high levels of concentration
cold weather at flowering
summer heat caused dehydration
light rain refreshed crop prior to early harvest
reds are concentrated rich with diminished acidity
whites are rich and oppulent
2
Q
2016
A
Cool spring
hail reduced yields
hot summer
ideal fall conditions resulted in slow and even ripening
reds are classic with lower alcohol and firm acidity
whites are fresh and energetic
3
Q
2015
A
hot summer
cool night
timely rains
ripe stems permitted more whole cluster fermentation
reds are ripe, powerful, balanced, age worthy
whites are concentrated with tension between fruit and acidity
4
Q
2018
A
hot and dry
big crop
lower acidity
