Marie Thérèse Chappaz - Grain Noble
Domaine Chappaz is located in the commune of Fully , in Valais , Switzerland . The estate has belonged to Marie-Thérèse Chappaz since 1987. She had intended to study midwifery, but after an internship at the hospital where she did not like the atmosphere or the hierarchical system, she decided to accept the Esserts vineyard located in Charrat that her father wanted to give her. Marie-Thérèse discovered the winegrower's profession thanks in particular to the winemaker who was already looking after the plot. She completed a one-year winemaking internship at the Biollaz winery and then successfully completed the advanced course in viticulture and oenology. In 1987, Marie-Thérèse took over the family vineyards. That year, she had to sell the grapes because the cellar (in the place called La Liaudisaz ) was not yet ready: 1988 was the year of the vinification of her first vintage. At the time, she only had one and a half hectares of vines and over the years, she expanded her estate to 10 hectares, spread across four villages. In 1997, during a visit to a biodynamic specialist at Domaine Chapoutier in Tain-L'Hermitage, Marie-Thérèse decided to convert her estate to biodynamics, an approach in line with her philosophy of respect for the environment, life, and the terroir. Her vineyard has been certified by Demeter since 2003. Vinification is carried out as naturally as possible, respecting the stages and evolution of the wine, with indigenous yeasts and a minimum of inputs.
Grain Noble is a blend of Marsanne, Petite Arvine and Pinot Gris and is made from several vintages due to a low harvest of botrytized grapes in the 2020 vintage. Pressing is carried out using whole bunches. The wine is aged for 2 years in oak barrels .
Grape varieties: Marsanne, Petite Arvine, Pinot Gris
"A masterful liqueur: roasted quince, fir honey, and citrus zest blend into a dense, vibrant palate, carried by crystalline acidity. A sweetness without heaviness, with great precision."
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