Grain par Grain

This rare cuvée comes from the Claives terroir, in Fully, in the heart of the Swiss Valais. The Petite Arvine vines cling to a steep, high-altitude slope, on granite soils covered with loess. Farmed biodynamically, this hillside vineyard delivers an intensely concentrated and luminous expression of this great native Valais grape variety.

The berries are picked by hand, one by one, at perfect over-ripeness and touched by noble rot when conditions allow. Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts. The wine is then aged for two years in used oak barrels, preserving precision of fruit, freshness and the identity of the terroir.

This wine reveals notes of candied orange, mandarin, candied lemon, citron, pineapple, acacia honey, green tea, white pepper, fresh herbs and rhubarb, underlined by a touch of saline minerality. The palate, broad yet airy, combines concentrated sweetness with vibrant acidity; it remains juicy, taut and precise, before a very long finish with fine mineral bitterness.

Switzerland, a country known for its majestic mountains and shimmering lakes, also has a rich and diverse winegrowing heritage. Although less famous than its French or Italian neighbours, Swiss winegrowing enjoys an excellent reputation thanks to the exceptional quality of its wines. Swiss vineyards are mainly found in the regions of Vaud, Valais, Geneva, Neuchâtel and Ticino, each offering unique climatic conditions and soils suited to growing distinct grape varieties. The Valais is the largest wine region in Switzerland, famous for aromatic white wines such as Fendant, made from Chasselas, and for powerful reds such as Cornalin and Humagne Rouge. The region's dry, sunny climate, combined with schist and granite soils, creates ideal conditions for these grape varieties. The Vaud region, particularly around Lake Geneva, is renowned for its elegant white wines, notably the crus of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These terraced vineyards offer not only wines of great finesse but also spectacular views over the lake and the surrounding mountains. Geneva, although smaller in terms of wine production, is dynamic and innovative, producing a variety of wines ranging from classic Chasselas and Gamay to experiments with international grape varieties. Ticino, close to Italy, is dominated by Merlot, which is made there as both a red and a white wine (white Merlot being made without contact with the grape skins). The mild climate and clay-limestone soils give these wines remarkable structure and complexity. Neuchâtel excels in white wines, notably its Chasselas, but is also known for its Œil-de-Perdrix, a delicate and much-loved rosé. Swiss wines, often produced in small quantities but with great attention to detail, are mainly drunk locally or exported in small volumes, making them hidden treasures for connoisseurs and wine lovers around the world. Switzerland is a country where tradition and innovation meet in the vineyard, offering an authentic, high-quality wine experience.