Grain Arvine - La Louye - Marie Therese
Grain Arvine La Louye 2011 - Marie-Thérèse Chappaz
Product Description:
Experience the elegance of Grain Arvine La Louye 2011, a biodynamic masterpiece from Marie-Thérèse Chappaz, one of Switzerland’s most celebrated winemakers. Crafted from 100% Petite Arvine grown in the La Louye vineyard in Fully, Valais, this dry white wine showcases the unique gneiss and alluvial terroir of the region.
Tasting Notes: This voluptuous wine offers a delicate nose of honeysuckle, rhubarb, and grapefruit, with hints of aniseed and alpine herbs. On the palate, it delivers a rich, full-bodied texture with vibrant minerality, a touch of praline, and a signature saline-bitter finish. Perfectly balanced with lively acidity, the 2011 vintage is drinking beautifully now but can age gracefully for years.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested from 15-year-old vines, this wine is vinified naturally with indigenous yeasts and minimal sulfites, following biodynamic principles (Demeter-certified since 2003). Gently pressed and aged for 6-12 months, it reflects Chappaz’s commitment to authenticity and terroir-driven excellence.
Food Pairings: Pair with grilled fish, creamy poultry dishes, seafood bisque, or soft cheeses. Its complexity also makes it a delightful sipping wine for special moments.
Why Buy? A rare gem from a winemaker hailed as the “Lady of Wine,” Grain Arvine La Louye 2011 is a collector’s delight and a testament to Chappaz’s global acclaim, including 100/100 Parker scores for her portfolio. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of Swiss winemaking history.
Grain Arvine - La Louye - Marie Therese
Grain Arvine La Louye 2011 - Marie-Thérèse Chappaz
Product Description:
Experience the elegance of Grain Arvine La Louye 2011, a biodynamic masterpiece from Marie-Thérèse Chappaz, one of Switzerland’s most celebrated winemakers. Crafted from 100% Petite Arvine grown in the La Louye vineyard in Fully, Valais, this dry white wine showcases the unique gneiss and alluvial terroir of the region.
Tasting Notes: This voluptuous wine offers a delicate nose of honeysuckle, rhubarb, and grapefruit, with hints of aniseed and alpine herbs. On the palate, it delivers a rich, full-bodied texture with vibrant minerality, a touch of praline, and a signature saline-bitter finish. Perfectly balanced with lively acidity, the 2011 vintage is drinking beautifully now but can age gracefully for years.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested from 15-year-old vines, this wine is vinified naturally with indigenous yeasts and minimal sulfites, following biodynamic principles (Demeter-certified since 2003). Gently pressed and aged for 6-12 months, it reflects Chappaz’s commitment to authenticity and terroir-driven excellence.
Food Pairings: Pair with grilled fish, creamy poultry dishes, seafood bisque, or soft cheeses. Its complexity also makes it a delightful sipping wine for special moments.
Why Buy? A rare gem from a winemaker hailed as the “Lady of Wine,” Grain Arvine La Louye 2011 is a collector’s delight and a testament to Chappaz’s global acclaim, including 100/100 Parker scores for her portfolio. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of Swiss winemaking history.
Marie-Thérèse Chappaz, a vintner hailing from Valais, Switzerland, is revered as a true luminary in the region, crafting remarkable wines that particularly shine in her exquisite sweet dessert wines and the Petite Arvine varietal, indigenous to the Valais and cultivated since 1602.
Nestled amidst the precipitous vineyards of Fully in Valais, Switzerland, her domaine spans across 8 hectares, meticulously tended to with organic and biodynamic practices. A founding member of Les Artisanes de la Vigne et du Vin, she champions artisanal winemaking with utmost dedication.
Recognitions for Chappaz's unparalleled craftsmanship have been abundant. In 2015, Gault Millau bestowed upon her the esteemed title of "icon of Swiss wine," followed by the prestigious acknowledgment as the "Lady of Wine" at the Villa d’Este Wine Symposium. Notably, in 2023, The Robert Parker Wine Advocate awarded Marie-Thérèse an extraordinary score of 100—a perfect rating—for her Grain par Grain Petite Arvine Domaine des Claives, affirming her mastery of the craft.
Marie-Thérèse consistently produces some of Switzerland's most coveted wines, sought after by discerning palates worldwide and gracing the tables of the finest restaurants across the globe.