Estimated value

Buying options

Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Josh Raynolds, Mar 2012

Glass-staining ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet shows intense dark fruit and floral qualities, with a spicy overtone. Round and deep in the mouth, offering an array of dark berry preserve and floral pastille flavors and a late note of allspice. Closes with impressive clarity and a lingering note of candied blackberry.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

93
93/100

Robert Parker

91
90-92/100

Josh Raynolds

More reviews and scores

93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Drink 2011-2026, Robert Parker, Dec 2011

The star of this vintage is the more limited production 2009 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Speciale La Guiraude. Abundant aromas of black currants, cassis, licorice, cedar wood and roasted herbs emerge from this big, medium to full-bodied effort. It should drink well for 10-15 years. Importer: Europvin, www.europvin.com

90 - 92 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 90-92/100 · Josh Raynolds, Jan 2011

Opaque ruby. Pungent aromas of blackberry, fresh violet and rooty sassafras. Sappy and smooth on the palate, offering lush dark berry and bitter cherry flavors as well as notes of candied flowers and licorice. Finishes on a spicy note, with very good thrust and length.

About the producer

Alain Graillot
View Producer

Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Why Vinfolio?
Store
Store your collection in our temperature-controlled warehouse to guarantee the provenance of your wines
Deliver
We sell wines to customers and clients in over 60 countries and can organise delivery to almost anywhere on the planet.
Sell
With effortless listing, promotion to our extensive network and valuation advice, there's no easier way to sell wine in your collection
Get the best Vinfolio delivered in your inbox
Subscribe to our emails
Ⓒ 2026 Vinfolio. All rights reserved.