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2003 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage
Syrah
- France
- Rhône
- Northern Rhône
- Crozes-Hermitage
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Community Tasting Notes 37
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DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 92 points
April 4, 2024 - Consistent notes. This does not taste its age at all.
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akspres Likes this wine: 92 points
October 21, 2023 - This was absolutely singing! Such a nice surprise after the disappointing 2008. Lots of fruit left but the spice and olives are there in force. continued to open up over 2 hours. Wish I had more of these.
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DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 92 points
March 17, 2021 - Although the acid is more pronounced, this is not much different than four years ago. Crazy but definitely the best vintage I've had from Graillot to date.
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DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 91 points
February 26, 2017 - Dark bloody red in color. First Graillot I tried where the acidity is completely balanced. You can tell the vintange gave a hand here. Along with the dark berry notes, there's bacon, game, and spice. I also get some nicoise olives. It is silky smooth on the palate with a bit of peppery spiciness. Well defining structure. Tannins are quite smooth. For the first time, this reminds me o high end Australian Shiraz. It does bring back memories of the Grange. Finish is medium plus. Best bottle I've had from Alain Graillot. Really enjoyed it.
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cubswinws Likes this wine: 89 points
October 21, 2014 - Meaty and spicy with soft tannins and nice finish. Drinking wonderfully now from magnum. Certainly shows the benefits of being in the cellar.
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By Stephen Tanzer
January/Feburary 2005, IWC Issue #118 (link)(Domaine Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Alain Graillot
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Northern Rhône
- Appellation Crozes-Hermitage
- UPC Code 097985100504
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 244 (50%)
- Consumed 246 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerAlain Graillot
- VarietySyrah
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionNorthern Rhône
- AppellationCrozes-Hermitage
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- AppellationCrozes-Hermitage