90/100
Yves Beck
"A 100% Fendant grown on vertiginous terraces in the heart of the Swiss Rhone Valley!
Switzerland returns to 1jour1vin ! Cultivated in extraordinary conditions, these Fendant vines dominate the Swiss Rhône Valley, and offer a cuvée of precise elegance and harmony thanks to the sublime work of Alexandre Delétraz. Taste this tasty, mineral cuvée from a rich terroir, and travel to the vertiginous terraces of the Valais!
Features
Estate
Cave des Amandiers
Cuvée
Fendant
Vintage
2023
Designation
Valais
Region
Switzerland
Grape varieties
100 % Fendant (Chasselas)
Terroirs
Vineyard on small steep terraces in Fully, 38-year-old vines overlooking the Swiss Rhone Valley, altitude between 450 and 900 metres, granitic, schist and clay-limestone soils.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, no malolactic fermentation, unfined wine, light filtration.
Breeding
6 months on lees in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
12%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, golden yellow
Nose
Intense and fresh, with notes of white flowers, lemon zest and acacia honey.
Mouth
Harmonious and balanced, flavors of white peach, pink grapefruit, lemon, floral nuances, vibrant and refreshing mineral finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2028
Production
1500 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with raclette, fondue, cheese soufflé...
Cave des Amandiers
Valais
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Yves Beck
Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100 (Vintage 2022)
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