Alain Graillot is one of the key figures of Crozes Hermitage and a benchmark in the northern Rhône. Based in Pont de l’Isère, he became renowned for crafting syrah with remarkable purity, energy and finesse. The gravelly alluvial soils give aromatic and vibrant wines showing blackberry, raspberry, white pepper, black olive and violet. The palate is lively, framed by natural acidity and fine structured tannins, with a long energetic finish. The whites, mainly marsanne and roussanne, show pear, white flowers, almond and a delicate texture. Graillot’s signature is precision, freshness and expressive fruit, making the domaine a cornerstone of the modern Rhône.