Alain Graillot 2022 Crozes-Hermitage Red Wine – James Suckling 94pts
Original price was: 62,47 $.17,68 $Current price is: 17,68 $.
Description
Experience Elegance from Northern Rhône: Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2022
Discover the acclaimed purity of this exceptional organic Syrah from France’s revered Crozes-Hermitage appellation. Crafted by the legendary Alain Graillot estate, this 2022 vintage captivates with its aromatic intensity and seamless structure – a true benchmark for Northern Rhône red wine.
A Symphony of Flavor & Texture:
* Enticing Aromas: Immerse yourself in a beautifully pure and floral bouquet bursting with fresh cherries, violets, dark plums, and subtle smoky spice notes.
* Balanced Palate: Experience a medium-bodied wine defined by its juicy core of succulent redcurrants and violets. Velvety tannins provide a luxurious mouthfeel, perfectly complemented by bright, nervy acidity that ensures vibrancy.
* Complex Finish: Enjoy an extremely persistent finish marked by remarkable minerality and a transparent character – elegant, focused, and utterly delicious right now with potential to age gracefully.
Why Choose This Graillot Syrah?
* Critically Acclaimed: Awarded an outstanding 94 Points by James Suckling, recognizing its exceptional quality and drinkability (“Drink or hold”).
* Artisanal Legacy: Sourced from organically farmed, stony vineyards meticulously tended by the Graillot family – pioneers in crafting hauntingly delicious Crozes-Hermitage wines since 1985.
* Authentic Craftsmanship: Hand-harvested grapes undergo traditional whole-cluster fermentation and are aged in seasoned Burgundy barrels (1-3 years old), preserving varietal purity and adding subtle complexity without overwhelming oak influence.
* Pure Expression: This wine embodies the distinct terroir of Crozes-Hermitage – a transparent, mineral-driven expression of Syrah that serious Rhône enthusiasts cherish.
Indulge in a bottle of Alain Graillot’s passion – an elegant, organically produced Syrah offering superb value and typicity from one of France’s most respected family domaines. Alcohol: 13%.
