Location: France

Maxime Graillot, a larger-than-life vigneron (and son of legendary winemaker Alain Graillot), has the same innovative and forward-thinking spirit as his father. In 2004, to cement the family’s name in the Northern Rhône, Maxime managed to acquire quite a few vineyards situated in the Beaumont-Monteux commune of Crozes-Hermitage.

Besides being warm at heart and a kind soul, Maxime also has a dedicated mind. He has Syrah running through his veins, and his attitude towards farming and winemaking has both the echoes of the longstanding traditions of the Rhône and the modern mindset of a young wine producer. The work in the vineyards is manual, everything is done by hand, and the vinification is done without the use of chemicals.

We are thrilled to work with Maxime and his wines from Domaine de Lises here in Lisbon.