Nestled in the Alps, the Valais has a temperate climate. Long, mild Autumns coupled with its sloping vineyards covered with alluvium-enriched stony soil set this region apart from other wine growing areas. The indigenous Arvine, Cornalin and Humagne grapes are exclusive to The Valais.
Rouvinez Vins is based on the right bank of the River Rhone, in the heart of Valais. Their family owned vineyards, in Sierre, comprise some 40 hectares. In 1990 the Rouvinez family acquired the Domaine Chateau Lichten near Loeche, an area that produces some of Switzerland's finest wines.
Fendant de Sierre 2003
Chateau Lichten 2003
La Trémaille 2002
Dole Blanche 2003
Dole de Sierre 2001
Chateau Lichten Rouge 2002
Le Tourmentin 2000
Grains Nobles 2000 (Gold Medal Winner-Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2000 - Record score 98/100)
Primus Classicus - Caves Orsat
Founded in 1884 by Alphonse Orsat, Caves Orsat was acquired by Jean-Bernard Rouvinez in 1998 and has been transformed by his passion and expertise in wine making. The estate comprises some 35 hectares of vineyards with an additional 318 hectares under contract. The Primus Classicus range has been specially created by Jean-Bernard Rouvinez to reflect the wonderful quality and different character of the very rare grape varieties which are unique to The Valais.
Ermitage, Marsanne du Valais 2003
Malvoisie, Pinot Gris du Valsais 2002
Humagne Rouge du Valais 2003
Cornalin du Valais 2003
Louis Bovard - Vaud
For centuries Louis Bovard has operated a winery on the shores of Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud. The Domaine covers 17 hectares of vineyard in the Lavaux area and produces mainly Dezaley, St-Saphorin and Epesses appellations. The estate produces around 300,000 bottles annually. They already grace the wine lists of many outstanding restaurants and are served in 20 of the 35 leading hotels in Switzerland. A recent creation by Louis Bovard is Villette. Sauvignon Blanc has been grafted onto Chasselas root stock and the resulting wine is astounding! Big, full, rich with exceptional fragrance and length. Production is very small and most of it is taken by Switzerland's 3 Star Michelin restaurants, which leaves us with a very small allocation!
Aigle Cuvée Noé 2003 (12%) Russet Chasselas
Dézaley Medinette Grand cru 2002 (12.5%) Russet Chasselas
Villette 2002 (13%) Sauvignon on Chasselas Root Stock
Dezaley Grand Cru 2002 (13%) Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir
Guido Brivo - Ticino
Located in the Contrada district, near Mendrisio, Guido Brivio's cellars were excavated from the rock of Mount Generoso. They benefit from natural vents of cool air, known as "Sorel", which flow at a constant 10-12 degrees Celsius all year. Perfect conditions for the storage and ageing of fine wine.
La Contrada 2004 (12%) 100% Merlot
Baiocca 2002 (12.5%) 100% Merlot
Riflessi d'Epoca 2001/02 (12.5%) 100% Merlot with 1 year in new oak.
Zweifel - Zurich-Hongg
The Zweifel family have been in Zurich-Höngg since 1346 and are now on their 564th vintage of their Pinot Noir, so their expertise in winemaking is beyond question. Alongside the tradition and knowledge of the centuries comes the most modern practices in technology and microbiology. These are superb quality wines from one of Switzerland's foremost producers.
Riesling x Gutedel Spätlese Remigen 1999 (12%)
Otelfinger Chardonnay Barrique 1999 (13%)
Pinot Noir Barrique No. 559 1999 (12.5%) A complex, full-bodied and aromatic wine supported by fine tannins, with harmonic concentration and balance. * Gold Medal - MUNDUS vini 2001(Germany)* * Gold Medal - Berner Weinmesse 2001 (Switzerland)*
Centenaire II Remigen 1999 (Wooden Case 6/75cl) Made from the very finest grapes grown in this original family vineyard. Only 850 bottles produced. Unfiltered and bottled by hand. A truly great wine. * Gold Medal - MUNDUS vini 2001 (Germany)*
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