Year

WOW Rating

%

2004

Low yields in well-balanced climatic conditions produced classic reds that will age extremely well.

Hold

96

2003

Giant, long lasting wines from the famous heatwave summer. Many top wines will last 20+ years.

Hold

94

2002

Inconsistent vintage due to sporadic rainfall and difficult ripening conditions. Keep to trusted names.

Drink

83

2001

Good vintage with occasional outstanding wines

Hold

92

2000

Average vintage, less rich than in past 2 years, but some very good wines

Drink or Hold

89

1999

Superb year, Cote Rotie and Cornas outstanding, long-aging wines

Hold

96

1998

Good, consistent vintage, best wines will age well

Drink or Hold

90

1997

Light but quaffable. Time to drink them up!

Drink

81

1996

Good wines, attractive balance, full flavoured.

Drink

88

1995

Classic vintage – near its peak.

Drink or Hold

92

1994

Light but quaffable – now past its best.

Drink

81

1993

Poor year

Avoid

69

1992

Past peak. Avoid now.

Avoid

80

1991

Good vintage, firm structure, attractive balance

Drink or Hold

88

1990

Very great year. Biggest Côte Rôtie and Hermitage peaking around 2006-2008.

Drink or Hold

98

1989

Classic vintage. Côte Rôtie and Hermitage can age 20 years.

Drink

92

1988

Classic vintage. Great Cornas and St Joseph.

Drink

92