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Crozes-Hermitage 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

Crozes-Hermitage Le Clos de Delas comes from a single parcel of grapes exclusively from the Clos vineyard located on the Chassis plain (left bank of the Rhône). It is only produced in noteworthy vintages and is aged for ten to fourteen months in one to three-year-old oak pièces. Unlike its counterparts which focus on concentration and power, le Clos amazes us all; it abounds in finesse with an unexpected Burgundy-like structure. Just like a Pinot Noir, it showcases a jagged, delicate substance and the Syrah is almost forgotten. Its power and elegance make it really stand out in the appellation.

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Characteristics of the producer and cuvée

Region: Rhone Valley

Producers and wineries: Domaine Graillot

Colour: white

Volume: 120000 bottles

Grape variety: Roussanne, Marsanne
Food and wine pairings: : Blanquette de veau, Ris de veau au Champagne, Côte de veau aux morilles

Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage

Owner: Domaine Graillot

Size (in ha): 22 hectares

Viticulture: sustainable farming More information....

Service temperature: 11°

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Auction history Crozes-Hermitage Domaine Graillot 2017
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