COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Domaine des Lises
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine des Lises is the personal estate of Maxime Graillot, son of the legendary Northern Rhône pioneer Alain Graillot. Established in 2003 in the village of Pont de l'Isère, the estate focuses on crafting elegant, terroir-driven Syrah from gravelly, well-drained soils. Labeled under 'Equis'—Maxime's boutique négociant project—this wine represents a modern, refined approach to Crozes-Hermitage, balancing the rustic charm of the appellation with pristine fruit purity and silky textures.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine des Lises was founded by Maxime Graillot, son of Alain Graillot, one of the most famous names in Crozes-Hermitage.
Fact 02
Unlike his father's traditional whole-cluster method, Maxime destems 100% of the grapes to emphasize purity of fruit and softer tannins.
Fact 03
The 'Equis' label on the bottle represents Maxime's high-quality micro-négociant project, ensuring meticulous sourcing and vinification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from sustainably farmed vines. Unlike his father's famous whole-cluster fermentation style, Maxime destems 100% of the fruit for Domaine des Lises to achieve a softer, more fruit-forward profile. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats using native yeasts. The wine is then aged for 12 months in seasoned French oak barrels (mostly 1 to 3 years old) to preserve the vibrant fruit character without imparting heavy oak flavors, followed by bottling without heavy filtration.
