Domaine Equis (Maxime Graillot), Syrah, Crozes Hermitage "Equinoxe" Northern Rhône, France 2023 shrinkflation woody licorice and spicy notes

woody licorice and spicy notes reminiscent of bay leaf and juniper

and fresh mint

very opaque

3 months in barrels

Domaine Equis (Maxime Graillot), Syrah, Crozes Hermitage "Equinoxe" Northern Rhône, France 2023 shrinkflation woody licorice and spicy notesPracticing Organic100% SyrahGrown on rocky gravel terroirFrom sites close to Domaine des Lises30% whole clusterIndigenous yeastAged in 6 year old 40 hectoliter wood This is an elegant, earthy wine that loves to find itself paired with a roast chicken or duck. There are few names as revered in the Northern Rhne as the name Graillot. It was in 1985 that the legendary Alain Graillot came back to his home in Crozes Hermitage to start his own domaine. With