Despite the very dry conditions, this feels like a more naturally balanced vintage than 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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<p>Some have a green streak due to blockages in ripening, but these don’t feature in my selection of top-scoring wines. Rest assured you can buy red Crozes-Hermitage with confidence this year.</p>
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<p>The whites are excellent with vibrant and zesty aromatics, even if the acidity isn’t always terribly high, and the Roussanne was particularly good this year.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Crozes-Hermitage 2020 key producers</h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Crozes-Hermitage 2020 top value wines</h2>
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