Domaine Marie-Thérèse Chappaz - Valais - Grain Pinot Les Esserts - Red - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Red Valais Grain Pinot Les Esserts is a Pinot Noir aged for a year in barrels, shining with unique notes of pine, menthol, spices, and red fruits. The wine is impeccably crafted, with silky, discreet tannins and perfect harmony. It’s charming and elegant, with a concentrated yet juicy texture, offering a lively, spicy finish. Serve slightly chilled, perhaps with veal tartare. Rated 92/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged 12 months in barrel.
Old vines planted on limestone soils on the Charrat Les Esserts plot. First plot worked by Marie-Thérèse Chappaz, a small vineyard inherited from her father.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Veal tartar, roast free-range poultry, herb-crusted beef entrecôte.

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.