Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage ROUGE 2023 750ml

Alain Graillot · Crozes-Hermitage Rouge · 2023

A Northern Rhône Syrah from the Graillot domaine, this 2023 Crozes-Hermitage brings dark cherry, plum and wild-herb notes to a lively, textured palate. Its fine tannins and fresh finish make it a compelling choice for a table set with grilled lamb or mushroom-rich dishes.

Expert Reviews · 2023 Vintage

A driven, balanced, flavorful, textural and lively Crozes-Hermitage, showing aromas of dark cherries, spiced plums, wild herbs and warm spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Superb texture and balance with a long, succulent and vivid finish. Drink or hold.

James Suckling · 94 points

Fermented with 100% whole clusters, the 2023 displays ripe red fruit tones, stemmy touches, pencil shaving, licorice and cedar aromas. Medium- to full-bodied and fresh — shaping up to be a delicious red Crozes-Hermitage. A long, defined finish wraps it up.

Vinous · 91+ points

Winemaker Description

In France’s Northern Rhône Valley, few names are as revered as Graillot. It was in 1985 that the late, legendary Alain Graillot — after working with the venerable Jacques Seysses at Domaine Dujac — returned to his home in Crozes-Hermitage to start his own domaine. With each passing year, his devotion to making hauntingly delicious Syrah from organically farmed, stone-laden vineyards earned him a devoted global following. Alain’s sons Maxime and Antoine have been in charge since 2008, continuing the legacy unchanged: hand-harvesting, organic farming, 100% whole-cluster fermentation, and aging primarily in 1-to-3 year old barrels sourced from top Burgundy estates.

Winemaker Description

Pairings & Details

Pair with grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence, roasted duck, venison with wild mushrooms, daube de bœuf, cassoulet, charcuterie, aged Comté or Saint-Nectaire.

• Producer: Alain Graillot
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, France
• Grape: Syrah
• Size: 750ml