Gaylord Machon
Gaylord Machon sits in Crozes-Hermitage, the Northern Rhône's largest appellation, where granite and schist soils yield structured Syrah and elegant white blends. The winery's portfolio centers on Syrah-based reds: Lhony Crozes-Hermitage and Cuvée Ghany Crozes-Hermitage, both expressions of the region's dark-fruited, peppery character. A white wine, La Fille dont j'ai rêvé, blends Marsanne and Roussanne—the traditional Northern Rhône whites known for their textural depth and mineral backbone. Decanter and Wine Advocate have assessed the range, reflecting the technical precision evident in these bottlings. Crozes-Hermitage offers a more approachable entry point than its northern neighbors Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, yet retains the region's signature intensity and aging potential.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Advocate