Domaine Alain Graillot

Founded in 1985 in the prestigious Crozes-Hermitage appellation, between Tain-l’Hermitage and Pont-de-l’Isère, Domaine Alain Graillot embodies the excellence of northern Rhône Syrah. From the outset, Alain Graillot dedicated himself to expressing the full potential of this terroir through organic farming, manual harvesting, whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and ageing in used Burgundy barrels. Since 2008, his sons Maxime and Antoine have carried on this expertise, crafting the estate’s renowned Crozes-Hermitage, “La Guiraude,” in the finest vintages. The domaine covers approximately 20–22 hectares, primarily planted with Syrah, alongside 2–3 hectares of white varietals (Marsanne and Roussanne). Its range reflects a style that is elegant, precise, and deeply rooted in its origin firmly establishing the estate as one of the Rhône Valley’s essential benchmarks.