Northern Rhône overall vintage rating: 3.5 / 5
Fresh, supple and drinkable reds at the southern pole; more concentration in the northern reaches, making for some very fine Côte-Rôtie. Vibrant, fresh whites, particularly good in Hermitage.
Red wine of the vintage:
Stéphane Ogier, Lancement, Côte-Rôtie 2023
White wine of the vintage:
M Chapoutier, L’Ermite, Hermitage 2023
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Top-scoring northern Rhône 2023 wines:
Highest scoring wines are listed white, then red in score order.
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