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Natural Wine Shop | Curated Wines & Home Delivery Les Noces - Chercouche

Les Noces - Chercouche

CHF 26.00

Domaine de Chercouche

Ayent - Switzerland

2022

Pinot Noir

Pinot noir from Ayent Switzerland.

During maceration, which lasts ten to thirty days, depending on the vintage, regular punching down is carried out, always manually in order to best preserve the berries intact. The extraction, very moderate and at low temperature, is ultimately closer to an “infusion” which will give the future wine silkiness, suppleness, drinkability and finesse.

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Les Noces - Chercouche

CHF 26.00

Domaine de Chercouche

Ayent - Switzerland

2022

Pinot Noir

Pinot noir from Ayent Switzerland.

During maceration, which lasts ten to thirty days, depending on the vintage, regular punching down is carried out, always manually in order to best preserve the berries intact. The extraction, very moderate and at low temperature, is ultimately closer to an “infusion” which will give the future wine silkiness, suppleness, drinkability and finesse.

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The vineyard comprises eight plots, primarily facing south-east in Ayent, covering 1.3 hectares at altitudes between 600 and 850 meters. The schist, clay, and quartz soils nurture grape varieties such as Chasselas, Arvine, Chardonnay, Amigne, Savagnin, Pinot Noir, Diolinoir, Syrah, and Gamay.

Adhering to organic viticulture, manual labor is essential due to steep slopes, some reaching 38 degrees. Sulfur, copper dioxide, and herbal teas like wormwood, nettle, yarrow, dandelion, horsetail, and goat whey are used judiciously. Moon phases are observed during specific tasks. Valais' sunny, low-rainfall climate minimizes copper use against mildew.

White wines undergo manual destemming and pressing over twelve hours. Indigenous yeast cultures initiate fermentation, followed by aging and two rackings before bottling. Macerations may produce orange wines, like the amigne blend.

Red wines involve manual destemming, adding a red yeast starter, and a ten to thirty-day maceration with manual punch-downs for berry integrity. This "infusion" method enhances suppleness and finesse. New cuvées may emerge based on harvest specifics.

Winemakers Marc Balzan and Andrea Grossmann bring diverse backgrounds to their joint venture. Marc, a butler turned sommelier, explored wine in Geneva before studying viticulture and oenology in 2007. Andrea, initially a teacher, engaged in winemaking in Lavaux, transitioning from watercolors to viticulture projects. They met during the 2007 harvest, founding the Chèrouche domain in 2010. All vineyard and cellar work is accomplished by the duo with support from family and friends during the harvest.

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