Domaine Marie-Thérèse Chappaz - Valais - La Petite Grange - Red - 2021

Wine:

A blend of local varieties (Diolinoir, Gallota, Gamaret), the 2021 Red Valais La Petite Grange is sure to make an impression. Grown on limestone soils and aged in barrels for 15 months, this red offers delightful richness and finesse, with notes of cherry, clove, and musk. Freshness and energy are also in abundance, creating a wine of great brightness, both deep and highly approachable.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged 15 months in barrels.
Various plots of Diolinoir, Gamaret and Gallotta grapes planted on the limestone terroirs of Charrat.

Certified organic and biodynamic.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Traditional charcuterie, parsley ham, grilled meats, mustard-roasted rabbit, oven-baked farmhouse guinea fowl.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A true icon of Swiss wine, Marie-Thérèse Chappaz has redefined the standards from her base in Fully. A pioneer of biodynamics for nearly 30 years and deeply committed to preserving biodiversity around her vineyards, she crafts wines of remarkable depth and elegance that are highly sought after by collectors and increasingly speculative.


Her 10-hectare vineyard is home to local varieties such as Petite Arvine, Humagne Rouge, and Cornalin, alongside Rhône Valley classics like Syrah and Marsanne. These grapes produce both dry and sweet wines that have become true benchmarks of quality and precision.