2003 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage

Community Tasting Notes (37) Avg Score: 89.9 points

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  4/4/2024 - DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Consistent notes. This does not taste its age at all.

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  10/21/2023 - akspres Likes this wine: 92 Points

  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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  3/17/2021 - DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 92 Points

  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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  2/26/2017 - DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 91 Points

  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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  10/21/2014 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 89 Points

  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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