2012 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Marsanne-Roussanne Blend

9.1

Magnum. Earthy/meaty and awesome. Rustic wild herbs, cured meats, pepper spice, beef jerky, boysenberry and nice acid. Thanks Doug!

Jan 17th, 2020

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.3

I've always liked the red, but the white was a bit of a revelation.

Sep 9th, 2017

9.0

Great food wine. Good structure, fine balance.

Jul 11th, 2015

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.7

This is the blanc.

Jan 10th, 2015

9.0

Green fig and almond paste. Bone dry. Medium acid.

Oct 26th, 2014

9.4

Lo-fi white Rhone. Flowers and good bitters.

Jun 30th, 2014

Owner/Winemaker Ferdinand Wines

8.5

Good but weirdly flat. Aromatic and pretty but no acid?

Apr 10th, 2014

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

8.8

Pretty basic example of Crozes Blanc, but for the sensation of strawberries on the palate. WTF?

Feb 12th, 2014

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Blanc

Aug 8th, 2014

9.4

2012... this is one of those wines that make you ask yourself why can't the USA make wines like this? memorable...

Apr 24th, 2016

Alain Graillot