Northern Rhone Red Vintage Chart

2007	88	D/H
2006	90	H
2005	89	D/H
2004	87	D
2003	96	H
2002	77	D
2001	90	D/
2000	88	D
1999	95	D/H
1998	92	D/H
1997	90	D/H
1996	88	D
1995	89	D
1994	86	D
1993	70	D
1992	78	D
1991	91	D
1990	93	D

Vintage Charts should be used for a generalized guide in lieu of specific knowledge about a bottle or producer. The better wines from a vintage will generally have longer lives and cellar better. The ratings are as follows:

RATING:
95-100 Spectacular. Most producers made very good wines at all levels
90-94 Excellent. The best wines should be great. Consistency throughout the vintage.
85-89 Very Good. The best producers made top wines. Inconsistent thru the lower levels.
80-86 Good. Many producers made good wines with some inconsistency at the bottom.
75-79 Middling. Choose your producers carefully. Only the best may have made a top wine.
70-74 Below Average. Tough vintage to make good wines.
Under 70 A Poor vintage. Spend your money very carefully.

STATUS:
D=Drink
D/H=Drink or Hold
H=Hold

 

Loren Sonkin is an IntoWine.com Featured Contributor and the Founder/Winemaker at Sonkin Cellars.