Northern Rhone 2001

[Beachfan]

I'd be interested in your opinion of 2001 in the Northern Rhone. It would be great if you would mention the whites separately (especially Condrieu).

[Jancis Robinson]

Good timing! Spent last Saturday morning tasting chez Gangloff in Condrieu. Most 2001 red and whites were excellent, even if reds rather less concentrated than the 1999s. (2002 is a VERY small crop but the whites are pretty good.) 2001 Condrieus seem very perfumed and rich but with quite enough acidity too - perhaps better balanced than the super-ripe 2000s.