{"id":9086,"date":"2025-06-03T16:08:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=9086"},"modified":"2025-06-03T16:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:08:54","slug":"peak-rhone-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/peak-rhone-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Rh\u00f4ne Valley: Wines that are reaching their peak this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"304\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The Rh\u00f4ne Valley, rich in its varied terroirs and emblematic grape varieties, offers a range of red wines with diverse profiles.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Some vintages, after several years of aging, now reach their optimal maturity, offering exceptional tasting experiences.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here's a roundup of the vintages ready to be savored, from northern crus to southern appellations. We'll be sure to recommend a few vintages after the explanations (if some wines are no longer in stock, don't hesitate to discover the full cellar on the website)! Here's some advice from the Comptoir des Mill\u00e9simes team to find out which Rh\u00f4ne wines are ready to be savored! \ud83c\udf47!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"304\"><strong>\u00a0 \u2022 Mature Rh\u00f4ne in stock \ud83d\udc49\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/rhone\">on Comptoir des Mill\u00e9simes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"304\">\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"304\">\n<h2 data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"353\">Mature vintages in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"373\">2005 VINTAGE<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"533\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\ud83d\udca5 The 2005 vintage is renowned for its concentration and tannic structure.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ideal weather conditions enabled us to harvest perfectly ripe grapes, producing powerful, fruity wines with excellent ageing potential.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Today, these wines boast remarkable aromatic complexity, combining notes of black fruit, spice and leather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"567\"><strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"567\">Appellations to taste :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"813\">\n<li data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"715\">\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"715\"><strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"594\">Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Red wines with silky, well-balanced, delicious tannins and complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"813\">\n<p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"813\"><strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"732\">Hermitage<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Powerful, well-structured wines with great aromatic depth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"813\"><strong>C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie<\/strong> The 2005 C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie wines are now fully mature, offering powerful, complex and harmonious wines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vin-cadeau-anniversaire\/chateau-de-beaucastel-2005.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=341f08670d815da7c1fa2be895852fd1&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ch\u00e2teau de Beaucastel 2005<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vin-cadeau-anniversaire\/chateauneuf-du-pape-2005-chateau-de-vaudieu.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=341f08670d815da7c1fa2be895852fd1&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape 2005 - Ch\u00e2teau de Vaudieu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vin-cadeau-anniversaire\/la-turque-2005-guigal.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=341f08670d815da7c1fa2be895852fd1&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=3\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Turque 2005 C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie - Guigal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"833\">Vintage 2009<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"993\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\ud83d\udc9cThe 2009 red wines stand out for their elegance and finesse.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Favorable weather conditions enabled optimum ripening of the grapes, producing aromatic, well-balanced, fresh wines.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These characteristics make them particularly enjoyable to drink today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1027\"><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1027\">Here are a few examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<li data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1122\"><strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1041\">Cornas<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Rich, generous wines with aromas of black fruits and spices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1219\">\n<p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1219\"><strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1138\">Gigondas<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Structured, elegant wines with soft tannins and hints of garrigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Visit <strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape 2009 :<\/strong> offer rich, round, perfectly rounded wines with mellow tannins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/vieux-telegraphe-2009.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=75556a0c032a2260e7196375dfc8ef1c&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Vieux T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe 2009<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/cote-rotie\/la-landonne-2009-guigal.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=75556a0c032a2260e7196375dfc8ef1c&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=2\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Landonne 2009 - Guigal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1239\">Vintage 2010<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1359\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\ud83c\udf7eLess publicized than its predecessor, the 2010 vintage nevertheless produced very well-balanced, fresh wines.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This year's reds are dense, with mellow tannins, offering great complexity and appreciable length on the palate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1393\"><strong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1393\">These names may surprise you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<li data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1494\">\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1494\"><strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1413\">Saint-Joseph<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Elegant wines, with aromas of red fruits and spices, and a lovely freshness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1512\">Vacqueyras<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Full-bodied wines with supple tannins and notes of ripe fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1593\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-16\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"487964e5-079d-4a37-96d2-132e4fc6ddc9\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape 2010<\/strong> deep, well-balanced, perfectly developed wines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/domaine-du-vieux-telegraphe\/vieux-telegraphe-2010.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=06434a68519c6fe96d97c58075839c22&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Vieux T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe 2010<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-de-vaudieu\/chateauneuf-du-pape-amiral-g-2010-chateau-de-vaudieu.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=06434a68519c6fe96d97c58075839c22&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape Amiral G 2010 - Ch\u00e2teau de Vaudieu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/chateauneuf-du-pape-2010-les-trois-sources-domaine-de-la-vieille-julienne.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=06434a68519c6fe96d97c58075839c22&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=4\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 - Les trois sources - Domaine de la Vieille Julienne<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1613\">Vintage 2015<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1733\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\ud83e\udd42Considered one of the best vintages in the Northern Rh\u00f4ne Valley, 2015 produced red wines of remarkable density and concentration.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Silky tannins and fruity intensity characterize these wines, which, after a few years in the cellar, have now reached maturity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1767\"><strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1767\">For example, we recommend :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<li data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1866\">\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1866\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1785\">C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Complex wines, with aromas of black fruit, violets and pepper, and a fine structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<p data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2014\"><strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1893\">Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Generous, balanced, gourmet wines with fine, elegant tannins.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"89fde6c0-017b-424a-9569-03a3aade6da5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"96\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Crozes-Hermitage 2015<\/strong> Ripe, with smooth tannins and fruit that is still bright.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/chateauneuf-du-pape-2015-reserve-auguste-favier-st-prefert.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=e3b1f03970e0f1576e006f759df14752&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2015 - Reserve Auguste Favier - St Prefert<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/chateauneuf-du-pape-2015-collection-charles-giraud-st-prefert.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=e3b1f03970e0f1576e006f759df14752&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=2\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2015 - Collection Charles Giraud - St Prefert<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/clos-st-jean-2015-chateauneuf-du-pape.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=e3b1f03970e0f1576e006f759df14752&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=4\" rel=\"nofollow\">Clos St Jean 2015 - Ch\u00e2teauneuf du pape<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/domaine-francois-villard\/crozes-hermitage-les-malfondieres-2015-francois-villard.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=b6a77dbc67f4cfb3b1231139a5cb51d4&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Crozes Hermitage Les Malfondi\u00e8res 2015 - Fran\u00e7ois Villard<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2034\">Vintage 2016<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2194\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\ud83c\udf78The 2016 vintage stands out for its elegance and finesse.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Less sunny than 2015, this year produced wines with delicate ripeness and remarkable tannins.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The 2016 reds offer a beautiful harmony of freshness and aromatic complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2228\"><strong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2228\">Appellations to discover :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2423\">\n<li data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2326\">\n<p data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2326\"><strong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2245\">Hermitage<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Wines of great finesse, with aromas of red fruits and spices and a long finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2423\">\n<p data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2423\"><strong>Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape 2016<\/strong> An exceptional vintage, harmonious and still very expressive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2423\"><strong>Crozes-Hermitage 2016<\/strong> A fully mature wine, combining suppleness, freshness and structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/chateauneuf-du-pape-2016-reserve-auguste-favier-st-prefert.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=6d2f8a1a2d2d3dabe5d10f9f7c465c1b&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 - Reserve Auguste Favier - St Prefert<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateauneuf-du-pape\/chateauneuf-du-pape-2016-colombis-isabel-ferrando.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=6d2f8a1a2d2d3dabe5d10f9f7c465c1b&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=3\" rel=\"nofollow\">Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 - Colombis - Isabel Ferrando<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/domaine-francois-villard\/crozes-hermitage-les-malfondieres-2016-francois-villard.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=1f978fff447f079f1131be39d98360c8&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Crozes Hermitage Les Malfondi\u00e8res 2016 - Fran\u00e7ois Villard<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2443\">Vintage 2017<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2569\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\ud83c\udf77Despite lower yields, the 2017 vintage has produced very gourmet red wines with floral notes and good balance.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These wines have a fine structure and are particularly pleasant to drink at the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2603\"><strong data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2603\">Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2805\">\n<li data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2805\">\n<p data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2805\"><strong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2720\">Vacqueyras<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Generous wines with supple tannins and notes of red fruit and garrigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2342\">Gigondas<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Elegant wines with silky tannins and notes of ripe fruit and spices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gigondas\/gigondas-2017-racines-magnum-domaine-les-pallieres.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=1fe1dc1ad816c8a635fd576c8ca61442&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gigondas 2017 Racines - Magnum - Domaine Les Palli\u00e8res<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2825\">Vintage 2018<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\ud83c\udf47The 2018 vintage, marked by a favorable post-season, enabled the grapes to reach excellent ripeness.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This year's red wines are full-bodied and supple, with soft, silky tannins, making them easy to drink now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2985\"><strong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2985\">Some possible examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3206\">\n<li data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3094\">\n<p data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3094\"><strong data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3009\">Crozes-Hermitage<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Fruity wines with supple tannins and aromas of red fruits and spices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3094\">\n<p data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3094\"><strong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2342\">Gigondas<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Elegant wines with silky tannins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2617\">Cornas<\/strong> : <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Powerful wines, with aromas of black fruits and spices, and good concentration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3226\"><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/gigondas\/gigondas-2018-domaine-du-clos-des-tourelles-famille-perrin.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=e92198642609d4df7c1152318ac4deef&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gigondas 2018 - Domaine du Clos des Tourelles - Famille Perrin<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4115\"><a class=\"u-h3 stretched-link \/js js-hover-pdt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/cornas\/cornas-saint-pierre-2018-paul-jaboulet-aine.html?alIndex=cdmv2_product_fr_1&amp;alQuery=&amp;alQueryID=0832f2da258c9090837bdc989e5ebcb9&amp;alEventName=Item%20Selected%20from%20Facets&amp;alEventType=click&amp;alPosition=1\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cornas Saint Pierre 2018 - Paul Jaboulet Ain\u00e9<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4115\">\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4115\">\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4115\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The Rhone Valley offers a palette of red vintages ready to be tasted, each reflecting the unique characteristics of its year of production.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Whether you're a fan of powerful, structured wines or more elegant, fine vintages, this selection of vintages will enable you to discover wines at their peak, offering memorable tasting experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4115\">Find available stocks of Rh\u00f4ne vintages at maturity\ud83d\udc49\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/rhone\">on Comptoir des Mill\u00e9simes<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rh\u00f4ne Valley, with its varied terroirs and emblematic grape varieties, offers a palette of red wines with diverse profiles. Some vintages, after several years of ageing, are now reaching optimal maturity, offering exceptional tasting experiences. Here's a roundup of vintages ready to be enjoyed, from northern crus to...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":9087,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[57,11,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quels-vins-deguster","category-marche-du-vin","category-rhone"],"gutentor_comment":0,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VINS-RHONE-APOGEE-CETTE-ANNEE.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9086"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9086\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9088,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9086\/revisions\/9088"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}