The Rhône Faces the Heat

Across the Rhône valley, winemakers adapt to rising temperatures in their pursuit of fresh, vibrant wines 

The Rhône Faces the Heat
At estates throughout the Southern Rhône, producers such as Famille Perrin are grappling with increasingly hot, dry conditions, leading to creative solutions in both the vineyard and cellar. (Serge Chapuis)
From the Feb 28, 2023, issue

Across the Northern and Southern Rhône Valley—in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, St.-Joseph, Hermitage, Cornas and beyond—vintners are adapting to climate change by rethinking vineyard and cellar practices, even as old vines in top sites adapt and continue producing stellar wines. Get Wine Spectator's latest tasting report on the 2020 vintage, including scores for top bottlings and good values in Syrah, Viognier, Grenache-based blends and more.

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