In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Classic Northern Rhone pairing at its most accessible price point. -
Steak frites
Everyday bistro fare finds the perfect companion in this honest Crozes. -
Slow-cooked shoulder of pork
Pork and smoked-olive Syrah are natural companions.
How to serve Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Steak frites, Slow-cooked shoulder of pork. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Alain Graillot founded his domaine in 1985 after a career in industry, quickly establishing himself as one of Crozes-Hermitage's most respected producers. The estate rouge became a benchmark for the appellation.
- 1985 — Alain Graillot founds the domaine and produces his first vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Alain Graillot
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Crozes-Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak barriques and casks
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
What does Crozes-Hermitage Rouge taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery finish.
When should I drink Crozes-Hermitage Rouge?
Drink 4-12 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 Rouge?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Steak frites and Slow-cooked shoulder of pork. Classic Northern Rhone pairing at its most accessible price point.
What grapes are in Crozes-Hermitage Rouge?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Crozes-Hermitage AOC.