DOMAINE ALAIN GRAILLOT
In 1985, Alain Graillot purchased 20 hectares of vineyards in Crozes-Hermitage, at a time when it was not yet part of the northern Rhône elite. Back then, the production of great wines was largely reserved for Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Cornas, and Côte-Rôtie. The Crozes-Hermitage wines of that era were characterized by their fruity nature, somewhat diluted, and designed for short-term consumption. The idea of producing a wine on par with neighboring appellations seemed far-fetched in Crozes-Hermitage. To achieve his goal, Alain Graillot drastically reduced yields and began cultivating the vineyard under organic practices. Today, he is a reference point in the northern Rhône for Crozes-Hermitage, and thanks to his example, numerous projects have emerged to showcase the region’s typicity.
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