Chappaz Grain Pinot Champ Dury 2023

Located on the terraced slopes of Fully, in the heart of Valais, the Grain Pinot Champ Dury vineyard is rooted in south-facing schist and morainic soils, benefiting from abundant sunshine and significant temperature variations. These steep slopes, supported by dry stone walls typical of the Valais landscape, promote a slow and complete ripening of the Pinot Noir grapes. The proximity of the Rhône River and the dry, often windy climate contribute to the health of the grapes and the precise expression of the mountain terroir.

Sourced from biodynamically farmed vines and hand-harvested at peak ripeness, this Pinot Noir is gravity-fed into the vats and then vinified with gentle extraction to preserve the fruit's finesse. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in tanks, with measured pump-overs. Aging then continues in barrels, some of which are new oak, on fine lees, to refine the texture and develop aromatic complexity while respecting the elegance and freshness characteristic of the Fully terroir.

This wine reveals notes of crisp red berries , delicate black fruits , and floral peony , enhanced by subtle spicy touches and a light, integrated oak character. The palate is silky smooth, supported by a fresh acidity that lengthens the profile and fine, perfectly integrated tannins . The finish, elegant and precise, leaves an impression of discreet minerality and aromatic purity , inviting you to return to the glass.

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