Alain Graillot, Crozes Hermitage Rouge

In the space of 20 years Alain Graillot has established a reputation for making his Crozes Hermitage the most sought after of the appellation. In spite of only 20 hectares of vineyards, his wines are sold world wide on an allocation basis only. They are a special favourite with the most prestigious restaurants in France and elsewhere.

Alain has a passion for the Syrah grape from which he makes hand crafted wines of great distinction and enormous elegance. His son Maxime has taken over direction of the estate with his father remaining in the not too distant background

Winery: Domaine Alain Graillot
Appellation: Rhone Valley, Crozes Hermitage
Average age of vines: 30 years old
Farming Methods: Organic - Non Certified
Maturation: Aged for one year - 80% of them in 1-3 year old oak barrels, the remaining 20% in vat
Soil: Alluvial deposits of sand, gravel, rocks and stones
Varietal: Syrah / Shiraz
Vineyard Orientation: Northern
Vineyard Size: 22 hectares

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Alain Graillot, Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2021	94 James Suckling A very pure and floral nose with cherries, violets and plums as well. Medium body with velvety tannins and bright acidity. Such a succulent core of redcurrants and violets with minerality and a transparent character to the focused finish. Drink or hold. 90 Wine Spectator Shows appealing sanguine, meaty character, with a core of steeped plum and a firming spine of iron. Well-defined, with chalky tannins, dried herbs, lavender and toasted apple wood. Drink now through 2030. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker
Alain Graillot, Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2022	94 James Suckling A textural, balanced and harmonious red with such patina already. The nose shows notes of dark cherries, fresh plums, forest floor and warm spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Dense and velvety, with a kick of peppercorns. Juicy, vivid and fresh finish. Drink or hold.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker