{"product_id":"2018-alain-graillot-hermitage","title":"2018 Alain Graillot, Hermitage","description":"Alain Graillot’s rare Hermitage, sourced from a 0.1-hectare parcel in the Greffieux lieu-dit, represents a technical pivot from the estate’s signature whole-cluster philosophy, opting instead for 100% destemmed fruit and traditional pigeage by foot. Anchored in organic viticulture and low yields, this bottling articulates the broader, clay-inflected granite profile of the lower slopes, yielding a Syrah with notable structural breadth and muscularity. In the warm 2018 vintage, the family managed the year’s high physiological ripeness through a disciplined aging regimen in seasoned Burgundy barrels, tempering the fruit's natural density with a firm, savory framework. The palate is defined by architectural, fine-grained tannins and a lifted mid-palate that maintains its equilibrium despite the solar conditions of the growing season. The final result is a structurally focused expression of Northern Rhône Syrah, balancing the generosity of 2018 with the saline-inflected grip of classical winemaking.","brand":"Brendan McRill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47938795077880,"sku":"19735","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3208.jpg?v=1770853892","url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/products\/2018-alain-graillot-hermitage","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}