Alain Graillot

Les Chenes Vert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

9.1243 ratings
9.141 pro ratings
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Ed Lehrman

Pretty wine but high acidity. Needs some air and room temp to shine.

Pretty wine but high acidity. Needs some air and room temp to shine.

Mar 6th, 2020
Douglas Braun

Either unfiltered or starting to throw a sediment 2012 vintage - cured meat herbs black olive, white pepper

Either unfiltered or starting to throw a sediment 2012 vintage - cured meat herbs black olive, white pepper

Apr 11th, 2018
April Amys

Campfire, super savory

Campfire, super savory

Oct 2nd, 2017
Evan Hansen

Expressive stone fruit nose. Delicate but surprisingly long finish. Crazy elegant.

Expressive stone fruit nose. Delicate but surprisingly long finish. Crazy elegant.

3 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2013
Ron Siegel

Great producer of Crozes who’s wines are of high quality at a reasonable price. This showed dark berry, smoke, olive, licorice, mineral, graphite & floral notes. I was fortunate to meet him for the 1st time at this years 20th anniversary dinner at La Paulee. He happened to be the only non Burgundy producer to attend the 1st dinner back in 2000 with Roumier, Roulot, Dujac, Lafon & other legendary Burgundy icons. He was very humble & genuinely a nice person.

Great producer of Crozes who’s wines are of high quality at a reasonable price. This showed dark berry, smoke, olive, licorice, mineral, graphite & floral notes. I was fortunate to meet him for the 1st time at this years 20th anniversary dinner at La Paulee. He happened to be the only non Burgundy producer to attend the 1st dinner back in 2000 with Roumier, Roulot, Dujac, Lafon & other legendary Burgundy icons. He was very humble & genuinely a nice person.

1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2020
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2012 / beautiful blackberries expression in smell, velvety taste, elegance and finesse. Long aftertaste. #syrah #crozeshermitage

Vintage 2012 / beautiful blackberries expression in smell, velvety taste, elegance and finesse. Long aftertaste. #syrah #crozeshermitage

1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2018
Corey Zamora, CSW

The best Syrah you can buy for under 30 bucks. A great wine in a common area. Classic black pepper, gripping tannin. Superb.

The best Syrah you can buy for under 30 bucks. A great wine in a common area. Classic black pepper, gripping tannin. Superb.

1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2017
Alexandre Calvi

Crunchy tannins high alcohol and nice acidity

Crunchy tannins high alcohol and nice acidity

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Jenifer Freebairn

Soft and plush with plenty of aging potential.

Soft and plush with plenty of aging potential.

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2013
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.7

Amazing and youthful even now. Layers of herbs and game. Delicious.

Amazing and youthful even now. Layers of herbs and game. Delicious.

Jun 20th, 2017