Rhône. 2005 vintage quality promises to be optimal

The Côte du Rhône key players do not hesitate to say it: the 2005 vintage will be exceptional. With a maximum sunshine and ideal temperatures, the 2005 vintage even could overshadow the great 1995 one's. Lucky people who have been approaching the barrels where the new growth is slowly waking up still are fascinated: 'I must admit that I rarely have seen such a quality of wine. We are closed to the best' confesses Pierre, Chapoutier domain's wine-maker, Pierre, confesses. Bruno, cellarman in Valence, already rejoices: 'I already have reserved almost all the 2005 vintage of some appellations and some of my clients are already waiting impatiently for 2007', the date the first bottles of this to quality vintage will be on sale. Among his favorites : Crozes Hermitage, L'Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie and Cormas.

2005, October 11 - © France soir

Other information :
• Côtes Du Rhône
• Rhone Valley
• M. Chapoutier