Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

9.1743 ratings

9.1273 pro ratings

Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France

Syrah

Lamb

Top Notes For

Sommelier The Meatball Shop

9.2

Magnum

Magnum

Jan 15th, 2018

Melissa Sorongon

Co-Owner of Piedrasassi winery, Provignage winemaking consulting company

9.2

Can pretty much guarantee my happiness with an Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage. La guiraude is so pretty!

Can pretty much guarantee my happiness with an Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage. La guiraude is so pretty!

Aug 11th, 2017

Assistant Winemaker Regusci Winery

9.0

Loved this wine, so complex and layered. Still a baby though.

Loved this wine, so complex and layered. Still a baby though.

6 people found it helpfulMay 7th, 2014

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

9.3

Serious Syrah. Bright, brambled raspberry. Reserved smoke and game. Subtle florals. Soft mineral. Tightly complex and weighty structure with approachable front and tannic finish that will undoubtedly be softened and developed with time.

Serious Syrah. Bright, brambled raspberry. Reserved smoke and game. Subtle florals. Soft mineral. Tightly complex and weighty structure with approachable front and tannic finish that will undoubtedly be softened and developed with time.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2015

Owner Kogod Wine Merchant

9.4

Smoke, meat, black pepper, granite.

Smoke, meat, black pepper, granite.

2 people found it helpfulJul 25th, 2014

8.0

Open 72hrs. Nose of an ash tray, smoky burnt tobacco. Palate is fresh, soft, red and lively with nice acid. Tart chalky finish. Nose is just too weird.

Open 72hrs. Nose of an ash tray, smoky burnt tobacco. Palate is fresh, soft, red and lively with nice acid. Tart chalky finish. Nose is just too weird.

2 people found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2014

9.5

Brilliant wine; truffled Brie, BBQ and smoke, tobacco, iron, mellow now but with terrific acidity

Brilliant wine; truffled Brie, BBQ and smoke, tobacco, iron, mellow now but with terrific acidity

1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2017

9.4

Great balance in body and texture.. Blackberries with fulsome fragrance.. Stands alone well.

Great balance in body and texture.. Blackberries with fulsome fragrance.. Stands alone well.

1 person found it helpfulJul 25th, 2014

Sales Grand Cru Selections

9.1

Proper Syrah

Proper Syrah

1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2014

Wine Buyer Tarry Wine Merchants

9.4

Still needs some time to resolve but there's enough fruit to enjoy right now. Right now with burgers.

Still needs some time to resolve but there's enough fruit to enjoy right now. Right now with burgers.

1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2014