Southern Rhone Flashcards
1
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2014
A
Season similar to the north’s, with a good start but then persistent rains followed by more humid weather through September. Earlier-ripening areas favored as disease pressures built steadily; sorting tables critical to cull berries, with yields markedly lower as a result. Trickiest vintage since 2008. WS 88
2
Q
2013
A
Cool but dry growing season, with Grenache yields drastically reduced once again and Grenache-reliant wines lacking some depth and ripeness; wines buttressed with Syrah and Mourvèdre are fresh, pure and floral-edged. WS 89
3
Q
2008
A
Quite gutless reds, thanks to the rain, and not worth drinking past their 10th birthday. WS 88
4
Q
2002
A
Tart, dilute wines due to torrential rain at harvest. Many producers declassified their crop. WS 76!
