Domaine Alain Graillot - Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2022
Domaine Alain Graillot is located in the Rhône Valley, in the Crozes-Hermitage , Hermitage and Saint-Joseph appellations. The estate was founded in 1985 by Alain Graillot and today covers 22 hectares, mainly planted with Syrah and three hectares of Marsanne and Roussanne. He also owns two plots in Saint-Joseph and a small plot in Hermitage. The vineyards are conducted using non-certified organic farming .
In 2010, Alain Graillot left control of the Domaine to his sons, Maxime and Antoine , to devote himself to a consulting activity in viticulture and oenology, until his death in March 2022. Since 2013, the Graillot family has also launched in the production of Beaujolais wines at Domaine de Fa.
Crozes-Hermitage Blanc is a blend of Marsanne (80%) and Roussanne (20%) . The majority of the wine is fermented in barrels aged 1 to 5 years, with 20% new barrels . Malolactic fermentation is not sought. The wine is aged in stainless steel vats for half of the wine, and in 600 liter demi-muids for the other half.
Grape varieties: 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne