Domaine des Lises

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At the heart of the northern Rhône Valley, in the commune of Beaumont-Monteux, a few kilometers south of Tain-l'Hermitage, the Domaine des Lises is the passionate creation of Maxime Graillot, son of the renowned Alain Graillot, and his associate Thomas Schmittel. Founded in 2004 on the principle of assumed independence, the estate today cultivates a small plot of Syrah using organic farming, in a deeply artisanal spirit. Built around the appellations Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph and Cornas, complemented by the Equis range, it produces wines that are refined, pure and expressive, which have become in just a few years an unmissable reference in the Northern Rhône.

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Domaine des Lises Crozes Hermitage 2022
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Red
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Domaine des Lises Crozes Hermitage 2022

€28.80 inc-VAT per bottle
€24.00 ex-VAT

History of the Domaine des Lises

The history of the Domaine des Lises begins in 2004, when Maxime Graillot, eldest son of Alain Graillot, a legendary figure of Crozes-Hermitage, chose to forge his own path rather than wait for the transfer of the family estate. This decision, true to the family's independent spirit, led him to acquire a few acres of young vines in Beaumont-Monteux, in the south-eastern part of the appellation. To refine his approach and find his style, the young winemaker multiplied experiences abroad, notably in California, Burgundy and South Africa, where he absorbed other winemaking traditions.

Very quickly joined by his partner Thomas Schmittel, Maxime Graillot built a singular signature across 6 to 6.5 hectares, distinct from that of his father. Whereas Domaine Alain Graillot vinifies with whole clusters, Maxime chooses majority or total destemming at Domaine des Lises, to reveal a more airy, floral and feminine expression of Syrah. Over the years, the quality of the wines has continued to progress and the international press (Wine Anorak, Vinous, La Revue du Vin de France) now hails the estate as one of the finest addresses in the northern Rhône Valley, a signature worthy of the Graillot name and bearing a distinct identity of its own.

Terroirs and Vines of the Domaine des Lises

The heart of the Domaine des Lises lies in the southernmost part of Crozes-Hermitage, on soils of gravel and rounded pebbles originating from the alluvial deposits of the Rhône. The main plots are planted on the lieux-dits Les Chênes Verts and Les Picheres, planted in the 1980s, where the free-draining soils bring freshness and minerality to the Syrah vines. The estate covers approximately 6.5 hectares, complemented by the management of carefully selected small plots in Saint-Joseph and Cornas, which supply the Equis range created by Maxime Graillot for his parcel-by-parcel négociant activity.

The grape varieties are of an avowed simplicity: exclusively Syrah for the reds, complemented by a few rows of Marsanne and Roussanne on certain plots shared with the family estate. From his takeover in 2004, Maxime Graillot converted the vineyard to organic farming, banned herbicides, lowered yields and introduced ploughing of the soils so that the roots plunge deep into the gravel. This traditional approach, combined with extreme care in the management of the vines, is today extended by biodynamic thinking and total respect for living organisms.

Winemaking at the Domaine des Lises

In the cellar, winemaking is conducted with precision and restraint, in the pure northern Rhône tradition while incorporating lessons learned abroad. Harvests are entirely manual, followed by rigorous sorting. Depending on the cuvée, destemming is total (as with the Crozes-Hermitage domaine des Lises) or partial (30% to 50% whole clusters on certain Equis cuvées). The grapes are not crushed; vatting extends over 6 days to 3 weeks, in thermoregulated concrete tanks, with gentle extractions that preserve fruit and freshness.

Fermentations are conducted using only indigenous yeasts, with no oenological inputs whatsoever. The wines are then aged for between 8 and 18 months, alternately in 40-hectoliter truncated conical foudres and in used Burgundian barrels (often sourced from Dujac, Romanée-Conti or de l'Arlot), with a share of new oak generally limited to 10%. This Burgundian approach to barrel aging, combined with very low sulfur dosages, gives the wines a unique profile: purity of fruit, silky tannins, taut and fresh finishes, making them as delicious in their youth as they are capable of aging for ten to fifteen years.

The Cuvées of the Domaine des Lises

Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Domaine des Lises: the estate's signature and flagship cuvée, crafted from 100% Syrah sourced from the Beaumont-Monteux plots. Entirely destemmed, it is distinguished by a floral nose (violet, jasmine) and tangy red fruits, sometimes lifted by smoky notes. The palate is airy, silky and feminine, with a fresh and precise structure, melted tannins and a taut finish. A Crozes-Hermitage of great drinkability, both immediately approachable and capable of aging.

Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Equinoxe: a cuvée from the Equis range, crafted from Syrah sourced from the lieu-dit Les Chênes Verts, in Crozes-Hermitage. Half of the harvest is destemmed, the other half vinified as whole clusters, without crushing. Vatting of 6 days in concrete tanks, followed by 8 months of aging in a 40-hectoliter truncated conical foudre. A modern, generous Crozes-Hermitage, focused on fruit and balance, with a bright color and an airy profile, ideal for drinking in its youth.

Crozes-Hermitage Vignes Franches (Franc de Pieds): a rare and confidential cuvée, sourced from ungrafted vines (franc de pied), precious testimonies of a viticultural heritage predating phylloxera. Vinified with the same care as the Domaine des Lises cuvée, it offers an even deeper and more complex signature, with an incomparable mineral structure. A rarity highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors.

Saint-Joseph Rouge (Equis): a Saint-Joseph sourced from a plot on a particularly steep hillside at the heart of the appellation, which can neither be mechanized nor ploughed other than by hand. 100% Syrah vinified with a share of whole clusters, aged in Burgundian barrels. A structured cuvée, with taut red and black fruits, notes of crushed stone, dried flowers and spices, which reaches its full potential after one to two years of aging.

Cornas (Equis): the most ethereal cuvée of the estate, sourced from a small leased plot at the heart of Cornas. Vinified with whole clusters, it captivates with its nose of wild dark fruits, black pepper and liquorice, lifted by a characteristic spice linked to the stems. The palate is precise, refined, at once powerful and saline, with a fine chew and great aging potential. A Cornas worthy of the finest signatures of the appellation, yet another gem from the Graillot family.

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