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Crozes-Hermitage “La Guiraude” 2023 – Alain Graillot
The spirit of the wine
A young, deep and intensely spicy Crozes-Hermitage, true to the energy of La Guiraude and the emblematic precision of Alain Graillot.
47.00 CHF
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France • Rhône Valley • Crozes-Hermitage • Domaine Alain Graillot • La Guiraude • Syrah • 2023
Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude 2023 — Domaine Alain Graillot
This Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude 2023 from Domaine Alain Graillot represents one of the most sought-after expressions of Syrah in Crozes-Hermitage. Denser, more structured and more profound than the classic cuvée, La Guiraude highlights the precision of the domaine, the freshness of the Northern Rhône and a particularly elegant interpretation of the grape variety.
Terroir: Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône Syrah and balance
In Crozes-Hermitage, Syrah finds a distinctive balance between dark fruit, spice, freshness and structure. Domaine Alain Graillot has become one of the leading references of the appellation, with wines admired for their purity, energy and ability to evolve with elegance.
The 2023 vintage gives La Guiraude an expression that is dense, textured and savoury. The wine shows a solid frame, fine yet firm tannins and aromatic depth that will require a little patience to fully reveal itself, with clearly marked ageing potential.
Tasting notes
Appearance: deep purple with violet reflections, dense and brilliant, announcing a structured Syrah that is still young.
Nose: complex and expressive, with spiced berries, blackberry, blueberry, warm herbs, sweet spices, pepper, undergrowth and bark. With aeration, fine notes of violet, liquorice, graphite and dark earth may appear.
Palate: medium-bodied, dense and textured, driven by precise substance, fine yet firm tannins and a solid structure. The finish is savoury, peppery and long, with an energy that confirms the wine’s ageing potential.
Expert review
95/100 — James Suckling
James Suckling describes the Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude 2023 from Domaine Alain Graillot as a structured, complex and beautifully composed Syrah. His review highlights aromas of spiced berries, warm herbs, sweet spices, undergrowth and bark. The palate is medium-bodied, dense and textured, supported by fine yet firm tannins and a solid frame. He also notes a savoury, peppery and long finish, with ageing potential that suggests waiting until 2027.
In summary: a great Syrah from Crozes-Hermitage, structured, deep and spicy, driven by the precision of Domaine Alain Graillot, fine density of substance and ageing potential that deserves a few years of patience.
Food pairings: roast lamb, rib of beef, duck with spices, game birds, Lyon-style warm saucisson, slow-cooked beef cheek, Mediterranean herb-based dishes, black pepper or mature hard cheeses.
Data sheet
- Crozes-Hermitage
- Red
- 2023
- Rhône (North)
- Bottle (0.75 l)
- 100% Syrah
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