The 2006 Crozes Hermitage la Guiraude offers classic, fully mature notes of spiced meats, leather, peppery herbs and licorice in a medium to full-bodied, rounded, beautifully textured style. It possesses excellent ripeness and the rounded, supple character that makes this vintage such a joy to drink.

The outstanding 2006 Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude displays a similar character, but being a selection of the finest barrels, it is more complete, dense, rich, and capable of lasting 10-12+ years. The newest wine produced by Alain Graillot and his son is a 4,000-case cuvee called Syrocco in the United States’ market, and Tadem elsewhere in the world. This is a Vin de Pays Syrah coming from Morocco. Graillot’s 2007s reveal the herbaceous, peppery, spicy style of this vintage without the depth one finds in the 2006s and Graillot’s brilliant 2005s.Importer: A Christopher Cannan Selection, various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, and Diamond Wine Merchants, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 567-9897