Valais Grain Noble Petite Arvine Marie-Thérèse Chappaz - Domaine Des Claives 2017
13.7%
0.375L
Intensity
This excellent Petite Arvine cuvée (an indigenous Swiss grape variety) is very delicate and has plenty of pep. It is produced biodynamically by one of the country's most talented winemakers.
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Valais Grain Noble Petite Arvine Marie-Thérèse Chappaz - Domaine Des Claives 2017
The wine
This single-vineyard cuvée of Petite Arvine (native variety) is raised in vats and offers aroams of lime, grapefruit, rhubarb and honey. One the palate it is refined, with a pleasant acidity, energy and a nice finish with caramel notes.
About the Producer Chappaz
Marie-Thérèse Chappaz took over the running of the domain in 1987, which at the time was composed of a hectare and a half of vines in the Valais in Switzerland. She has expanded the domain – now 10 hectares – spread out in a patchwork of small parcels on hillsides, at between 400 and 600 metres above sea level. The vineyard has Demeter biodynamic certification. This renowned winemaker has been recognized for contributing to the reputation of Swiss wines: in 1996, she was named ‘winemaker of the year’ by Gault&Millau, then ‘icon of Swiss wine’ in 2016. She produces exceptional biodynamic wines. The domaine is particularly known for its production of Petite Arvine, a very rare white grape variety native to Switzerland.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 1 half-bottle
Level : 1 NormalObservations : 1 Normal, 1 Missing capsuleOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : no
Alcohol percentage : 13.7 %
Region : Switzerland - Valais
Appellation : Valais
Owner : Marie-Thérèse Chappaz - Domaine Des Claives
Vintage : 2017
Colour : dessert wine
Service temperature : 12°
Size (in ha) : 1 hectare
Intensity : crisp
Leading aroma : citrus
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine