Winery Domaine Alain Graillot

Alain Graillot settled in the Crozes-Hermitage area in the mid-1980s and began building the estate’s reputation from 1985, showing the quality possible in the appellation. Over the years the project was also carried on by his sons Maxime and Antoine; Alain Graillot passed away in 2022 and the family has continued to run the estate.

The approach favors low yields, manual labor and agronomic practices that respect the soil. Red wines are often vinified with whole clusters, using traditional fermentations and moderate barrel aging. The estate is recognized for its care in the vineyard and for a production that seeks to express the terroir rather than a technology-driven style.

The estate is located on the alluvial plain near Pont-de-l'Isère, in the area known as Les Chênes Verts near Tain-l'Hermitage. The soils are described as sandy, gravelly alluvial soils with pebbles, which contribute to drainage and to the character of the local Syrah.