Northern Rhônes Recently Tasted: Alexandre, Barret, Burgaud, Chatagnier, Combier, Coursodon, Curtat, Darnaud

All wines below are red wines unless otherwise stated.

2018-2019-2020 are all challenging vintages, and many of the wines have high stated alcohols. But some producers have succeeded in spite of the challenges.

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Recently Tasted Northern Rhônes from 2014, 2015, and 2016: Les 4 Vents/Cellier, Balthazar, Belle, Burgaud, Clape, Curtat, Darnaud, Durand

(Originally published February 2018)

All wines below are red unless otherwise indicated. 

2015 and 2016 both are looking like spectacular vintages with more power to the 2015s, a little more freshness to the 2016s, to make a gross generalization; and the 2014s from the proper addresses are not to be snubbed, either. But as always, be aware that your producer is your best guide. (Continue reading here.)

Northern Rhône Wines (Collines Rhodaniennes, Condrieu, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray): Bécheras, Cuilleron, Curtat, Faury

(Originally published 26 May 2018.)

The wines from 2016 generally have more acidity and freshness but less sensuality than their 2015 counterparts. Both make for very good drinking for serious Rhône drinkers. (Continue reading here.)