Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2022

Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2022 is a benchmark Syrah from one of the Rhône Valley’s most respected names, known for combining purity, energy, and classic Northern Rhône character. Sourced from Crozes-Hermitage, it captures the appellation’s signature balance of dark fruit, pepper, and freshness, with the kind of detail that has made Alain Graillot a reference point for the region.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby-purple colour with a lively sheen. The nose is expressive and refined, with notes of blackberries, dark cherries, violets, cracked pepper, olives, and a subtle smoky-meaty edge that gives the wine extra dimension. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and focused, with juicy black fruit, savoury spice, and firm but fine tannins carrying the wine through a long, fresh finish. The style is built for clarity rather than heaviness, and it should drink beautifully now while also benefiting from several years of cellar ageing.

Production
Crozes-Hermitage is the largest appellation in the Northern Rhône, where Syrah thrives on a mix of granite, alluvial soils, and varied hillside exposures that bring both ripeness and tension. Alain Graillot is closely associated with a hands-on, minimal-intervention approach, with careful vineyard work and fermentation practices designed to preserve the grape’s aromatic lift and natural structure.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs especially well with grilled lamb, roast chicken, duck breast, game birds, sausages, and earthy dishes such as mushroom risotto or lentils with herbs. Serve it at around 16-18°C, and consider decanting for 30-60 minutes if opening young to allow the aromatics and texture to fully open up.

Producer
Alain Graillot is one of the most admired producers in Crozes-Hermitage, having helped elevate the appellation’s reputation through precise, terroir-driven Syrah. The estate became known for its elegant, vibrant style and has earned a strong following among Rhône enthusiasts for consistently producing wines of character, freshness, and authenticity.

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