Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 6 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral And Savoury finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast rack of lamb
    The wine's concentration and mineral character match this classic Rhone pairing.
  • Beef daube Provencale
    Rich beef stew with olives and herbs echoes the wine's olive and mineral notes.
  • Venison with lentils
    The wine's iron and dark fruit complement gamey venison and earthy lentils.

How to serve Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast rack of lamb, Beef daube Provencale, Venison with lentils. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Guiraude was identified by Graillot as a top parcel on his estate, with old Syrah vines on glacial soils. It was first bottled separately in 1990.

  1. 1990: First separate bottling of La Guiraude from the old-vine single parcel

Facts

Producer
Domaine Alain Graillot · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah (100%)
Classification
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Oak
18 months in used French oak barriques, some new
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 40-60 at retail
Drinking window
6-15 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude

What does Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral and savoury finish.

When should I drink Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude?

Drink 6-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude?

Roast rack of lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef daube Provencale and Venison with lentils. The wine's concentration and mineral character match this classic Rhone pairing.

What grapes are in Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude?

The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Crozes-Hermitage AOC.

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