After a string of warm vintages, the 2021 growing season was unusually cold and wet across much of France, and the Rhône Valley was no different. But despite the challenges, many vintners made solid wines in Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Gigondas, Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and beyond. Read on for scores and tasting notes!
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