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100% Syrah fermented in concrete vats then aged for 15 months in tank and large oak casks. Alcohol 13%. Salty with blackberries and though maturing, it clearly has staying power. There is fine texture from the structure and supportive acidity. The sal
While this is a fruit-forward Moroccan red, it is made in an Old World style with moderate extraction, excellent balance, and complex aromatics: plenty of ripe purple black fruits and dark confiture, with hints of sandalwood.
In the space of 20 years Alain Graillot has established a reputation for making his Crozes Hermitage the most sought after of the appellation. In spite of only 20 hectares of vineyards, his wines are sold world wide on an allocation basis only. They are a special favourite with the most prestigious restaurants in France and elsewhere. Alain has a passion for the Syrah grape from which he makes hand crafted wines of great distinction and enormous elegance. His son Maxime has taken over direction of the estate with his father remaining in the not too distant background.