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Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude Domaine Graillot
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About the producer

The former engineer, Alain Graillot, arrived in Crozes-Hermitages in 1985. Soon after he proved himself to be a master of growing Syrah despite his avant-garde thoughts about respecting nature. In fact, Alain Graillot's principles of banning insecticides and herbicides, working the soil with a plough and whole cluster vinifcation proved pioneering. His cuvées soon stood out for their quality and consistency throughout vintages. After leaving the winemaking to his sons Antonie and Maxime in 2008, Alain busied himself advising domaines both in France and abroad in countries as far as Australia and Morocco but also in Italy and Spain. Alain sadly left us in March 2022 but his sons continue his work. The vineyard spans 17ha in the Crozes Hermitage Rouge AOC, 3 ha in Crozes Hermitages Blanc and 1.5ha in Saint-Joseph Rouge.

About the wine

A symbolic cuvée of the domain, even from young, La Guiraude showcases all the potential of the Syrah. Only produced during noteworthy vintages, La Guiraude is a single grape variety whose vines were mostly planted by Alain Graillot in 1986. Harvested by hand, it is then aged in barriques. Paired with black pudding cottage pie or stuffed quail, this deep ruby red wine has a flavoursome and structured palate. Very concentrated, it entices us with its finesse and intense aromatic persistence. It also exudes the typical Syrah aromas of the appellation: ripe black fruit and spices. A very fine cuvée which certain critics cannot help comparing with the Cathelin of Domaine Chave… and quite right too!

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Characteristics of the producer and cuvée

Region: Rhone Valley

Producers and wineries: Domaine Graillot

Colour: red

Grape variety: Syrah
Food and wine pairings: : Magret de canard aux morilles, Epaule d'agneau braisée, Palombe rôtie

Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage

Owner: Domaine Graillot

Viticulture: environmentally friendly More information....

Service temperature: 16°

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Auction history Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude Domaine Graillot 2013
19/09/202456
15/03/202356
05/01/202251
05/05/202152
31/01/201936
31/01/201936
04/07/201839
16/11/201640
15/07/201630

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