Vintage 2023 saw intense heat in the southern Rhône, but the best Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds are stunning. See this guide to all our coverage of the 2023 vintage in the Rhône Valley.
In Châteauneuf-du-Pape there are some extremely high-quality red wines to be found, yet in this vintage, choosing carefully is key. Vincent Avril of Clos des Papes was exceptionally pleased with the 2023, ‘I really think it could turn out to be one of the finest vintages, for us at least. Potentially up there with the great vintages such as 2010, 2016 and 2017.’ Certainly tasting the wine from barrel...