| 2021 | 88 | Drink or hold | The 2021 vintage in the southern Rhône was less disastrous than in the north, though growers still faced challenges from frost that reduced yields. Grenache was particularly affected, with mildew pressure further lowering volumes. Quality is mixed, with some wines lacking concentration, while others succeed in a fresher, lower-alcohol style. The whites are energetic, vibrant, and well-balanced. |
| 2020 | 93 | Drink or hold | 2020 was marked by a mild winter followed by a hot, dry summer with slightly cooler nights, leading to wines with good freshness and balance. Ideal harvest conditions resulted in a stress-free vintage with solid yields. The wines offer generous, supple fruit profiles and accessible tannins, making them stand out for their immediate drinkability, though the overall quality is more heterogeneous. |
| 2019 | 94 | Drink or hold | The 2019 vintage benefited from a wet winter, which helped the vineyards endure the hot, dry growing season. Grenache and Mourvèdre excelled as the harvest extended into early October. The reds are rich, ripe, and expressive, with refined textures. It's a gorgeous vintage, though it just lacks the structure to be among the truly elite years. |
| 2018 | 92 | Drink or hold | The 2018 growing season was marred by spring rains that led to severe mildew pressure, significantly reducing Grenache yields. Summer was hot and dry, though nights were not as cool as usual. The reds from this vintage are supple and velvety, with low acidity, offering flattering, forward fruit. |
| 2017 | 92 | Drink or hold | 2017 was a difficult year, with a challenging flowering that drastically reduced Grenache yields. The crop ripened quickly in hot, dry conditions, leading to inconsistent quality. The best wines came from cooler, later-ripening spots where Syrah and Mourvèdre played key roles. |
| 2016 | 99 | Hold | The 2016 vintage is considered a new benchmark for the southern Rhône, with warm days and cool nights creating an unusually large diurnal swing that led to slow, even ripening across all varieties while maintaining acidity. The reds are laden with fruit, yet extremely racy and fresh, while the whites are pure and brimming with energy. |
| 2015 | 97 | Hold | 2015 saw ideal spring conditions followed by warm, dry weather through July, with heavy rains in August. Earlier-ripening Viognier and Syrah struggled, while later-ripening Grenache and Mourvèdre excelled. The reds are rich, ripe, and full of powerful fruit, in the style of 2009 and 2007, but with better definition. |
| 2014 | 88 | Drink | The 2014 season was similar to that in the north, with a good start followed by persistent rains and more humid weather through September. Earlier-ripening areas were favored as disease pressures built steadily. Sorting tables were critical to cull berries, resulting in markedly lower yields. It was the trickiest vintage since 2008. |
| 2013 | 89 | Drink | 2013 was a cool but dry growing season, with drastically reduced Grenache yields once again. Wines relying on Grenache lacked some depth and ripeness, but those buttressed with Syrah and Mourvèdre are fresh, pure, and edged with floral notes. |
| 2012 | 93 | Drink or hold | The 2012 vintage saw a small crop following severe coulure on Grenache. The wines are fine-grained and lengthy, with deliciously ripe flavors. They are well-balanced and should cellar well. |
| 2011 | 91 | Drink or hold | 2011 started with a warm spring, but cool, wet weather in July and August led to uneven ripening. An Indian summer saved the vintage, but Grenache is light. Syrah and Mourvèdre were strong, making blending key. There are some excellent wines, but the quality is heterogeneous across different domaines. |
| 2010 | 98 | Hold | 2010 was a stellar vintage marked by a cool, windy spring that drastically reduced the crop. The growing season had warm days and cool nights, leading to a late harvest. The resulting wines are beautifully ripe, racy, and terroir-driven, with the spine of 2005 but with extra flesh. |
| 2009 | 94 | Drink | 2009 saw a warm, dry growing season, with a heat wave arriving after veraison, leading to fast but even ripening. The grapes retained acidity thanks to cool nights. The reds are characterized by pure fruit and polished tannins, making this an excellent and consistent vintage with normal yields. |
| 2008 | 88 | Drink | 2008 was a challenging year with a cool, wet spring and a humid growing season, saved by the mistral winds at the end. The small crop led many producers to eliminate cuvées. While the quality is very heterogeneous, some excellent wines were made. |
| 2007 | 95 | Drink | The 2007 vintage benefited from a long Indian summer at harvest time, producing ripe, rich, and powerful reds. Grenache was particularly heady and rich, with Mourvèdre and Cinsault playing key roles in balancing the wines. The best are hedonistic delights, though some are over-the-top. |
| 2006 | 93 | Drink or hold | 2006 produced ripe, pure, and balanced reds, with fresh flavors and bright finishes. The wines are in the mold of 2004 and 1999, but slightly more concentrated. The whites are superb. |
| 2005 | 97 | Drink or hold | The 2005 vintage was the third straight year of drought, but well-timed rain and the mistral winds helped produce wines with concentration, purity, and structure. These wines have great cellaring potential, rivaling the 1998 and 1990 vintages. |
| 2004 | 93 | Drink | 2004 was another dry year, though not as hot as 2003. The small crop produced balanced and very pure wines, far more consistent than those from 2003. |
| 2003 | 93 | Drink | The 2003 vintage was marked by a hot, dry year that produced powerful, ripe reds with rugged tannins that need time to soften. The best wines are superb, though there is some inconsistency across the vintage. |
| 2002 | 76 | Past peak | 2002 was a difficult vintage, with torrential rain at harvest resulting in tart, dilute wines. Many producers declassified their crop. |
| 2001 | 94 | Drink | 2001 is regarded as a great vintage for racy, structured reds in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. These wines have continued to gain weight as they evolve and are just starting to open up now. |
| 2000 | 93 | Drink | The 2000 vintage produced powerful, rich, plump, and ripe reds with silky tannins. The large crop means the wines lack the structure of classic years, but they are still drinking well. |
| 1999 | 90 | Drink | 1999 saw Syrah- and Mourvèdre-based wines offering lovely balance and length, though Grenache-based wines were less successful. |
| 1998 | 97 | Drink | The 1998 vintage produced dense and rich wines, with a superb Grenache harvest leading to blockbuster reds with ripe tannins. |
| 1997 | 81 | Past peak | 1997 produced soft, easy, early-drinking wines that are now past their peak. |
| 1996 | 80 | Past peak | 1996 produced light, fruity, and pleasant early-drinking reds, with some excellent whites. |
| 1995 | 90 | Drink | 1995 was an unheralded year, but the red wines offer concentration and length. The whites are also very good to outstanding. |