Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude", Alain Graillot - 2019

Name: Crozes-Hermitage "La Guiraude", Alain Graillot
Brand: Graillot
SKU: 42661
Price: 79.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 42661 750mL

Coming from Alain Graillot, the Guiraude is a barrel selection from the 20 hectare plot in the Crozes-Hermitage. Dark, brambly fruit, lively tannins, and black pepper finish. This is Crozes-Hermitage at it's finest.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-Region

Crozes-Hermitage

Producer

Graillot

Grape Variety

Syrah

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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