# Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Lises (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine des Lises
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône Valley, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €29
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, black pepper, cloves, vanilla, leather, earth

## About this wine

Crozes-Hermitage 'Domaine des Lises' 2022 is a red wine from the Northern Rhône Valley, made from 100% Syrah. Established by Maxime Graillot, son of Alain Graillot, the estate aims to showcase the highest potential of Syrah. The vineyards are located in Beaumont-Monteux, characterized by gravelly and alluvial soils, offering a cooler ripening environment compared to other sites in Crozes-Hermitage. Maxime Graillot's winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity of fruit and minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to express itself. The 2022 vintage was warm and dry, contributing to the wine's concentration and structure.

## Interesting facts

- Maxime Graillot founded Domaine des Lises in 2004.
- Vineyards are farmed organically.
- Soils are gravelly and alluvial.
- Maxime's father is Alain Graillot, a legendary Rhône winemaker.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and grippy tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats. Its vibrant acidity can cut through fattier dishes, while potential dark fruit or peppery notes can echo flavors in seasoned meats and stews.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Crozes-Hermitage 'Domaine des Lises' involves hand-harvesting of Syrah grapes. Fermentation is initiated with indigenous yeasts and lasts for 20-30 days, with extraction managed through manual punch-downs. The wine is then aged in a mix of old oak barrels and concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel. Farming practices are organic.