Alain Graillot
Crozes Hermitage La Guiraude 2022
| Denomination | AOC Crozes-Hermitage |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
- Vintage and type: 2022, still red wine Crozes-Hermitage with controlled designation of origin
- Grape variety: 100% Syrah from the Rhône Valley, France
- Tasting notes: ruby red colour with hints of red fruits and floral nuances
- Serving suggestion: decant for one hour and serve at 16-18°C to enhance the aromas
- Rating and ageing potential: score 95/100 James Suckling; estimated ageing potential between 10 and 15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Crozes Hermitage La Guiraude by Alain Graillot is a still red wine that precisely expresses the identity of the grape variety. It appears in the glass with an intense ruby red colour and releases aromas of red fruits, accompanied by delicate floral notes. On the palate, the Syrah reveals itself as round and enveloping, offering a solid structure and a deep, inviting sip.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in France, in the heart of the renowned Rhône Valley. It belongs to the Crozes-Hermitage area, a region famous for its excellent soil and climate conditions. The meticulous approach of Alain Graillot enhances the characteristics of the soil, bringing to the glass a faithful expression of the geographical and climatic typicality of its place of origin.
How it is produced
To best appreciate the aromatic profile of this label, it is recommended to decant for one hour before serving, at an ideal temperature between 16 and 18°C. The smoothness on the palate makes it ideal to pair with main courses based on meat, especially pork, and it perfectly balances the savouriness of mature cheeses. Its significant structural texture also ensures an excellent ageing potential of 10-15 years.
History and Curiosities
The Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude 2022 by Alain Graillot is an elegant wine from the Rhône Valley that expresses all the authenticity of pure Syrah. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, this Crozes-Hermitage AOC enchants with aromas of red fruits and delicate floral notes, revealing a rounded and enveloping sip on the palate. Perfect to pair with meats and mature cheeses, it boasts a longevity of 10-15 years, ideal for serious collectors. Decanting for an hour will fully reveal its complexity and brilliant ruby red colour.
Awards
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2022
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1985
| Name | Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage La Guiraude 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Crozes-Hermitage AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Alain Graillot |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude 2022 by Alain Graillot is an elegant wine from the Rhône Valley that expresses all the authenticity of pure Syrah. Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, this Crozes-Hermitage AOC enchants with aromas of red fruits and delicate floral notes, revealing a rounded and enveloping sip on the palate. Perfect to pair with meats and mature cheeses, it boasts a longevity of 10 5 years, ideal for serious collectors. Decanting for an hour will fully reveal its complexity and brilliant ruby red colour. |
| Origin | Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |