Grain Pinot- Les Esserts
Grain Pinot “Les Esserts” 2022 – Marie‑Thérèse Chappaz
Region: Valais, Switzerland (Charrat “Les Esserts” parcel)
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir from biodynamically farmed old vines (25–40 years) on limestone-calcareous soils
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: ~13.8% ABV
Bottle Size: 75 cl
Certification: Organic & Biodynamic (Demeter)
Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, fully destemmed, 20-day maceration with daily pigeage, aged 12 months in 228 L barrels (25% new), bottled with light filtration and minimal sulphites
🍒 Tasting Notes
Elegant and refined, this Pinot opens on a forest-like aromatic profile with mentholated undergrowth intertwined with red and black wild fruits. The palate is delicate yet juicy, revealing silky tannins, bright freshness, and a saline mineral finish that reflects its calcareous terroir .
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with charcuterie, raclette, roast poultry, mushroom dishes, or mild alpine cheeses. Serve slightly chilled (14–16 °C).
🌟 Why We Love It
Les Esserts is Marie-Thérèse Chappaz’s homage to her father's original parcel. It merges Burgundian elegance with Valais sophistication, highlighted by biodynamic farming, intricate barrel aging, and expressive terroir character. Critics have lauded its finesse and grandeur, comparing it to top Burgundy like Chambolle-Musigny .
🛒 Quick Shop Summary
100% Pinot Noir biodynamic, old-vine
20-day maceration, 12 months barrel age (25% new oak)
Profile: forest floor, menthol, wild berries, silky tannins, saline finish
Serve: 14–16 °C — drink from 2024 to ~2032+
Grain Pinot- Les Esserts
Grain Pinot “Les Esserts” 2022 – Marie‑Thérèse Chappaz
Region: Valais, Switzerland (Charrat “Les Esserts” parcel)
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir from biodynamically farmed old vines (25–40 years) on limestone-calcareous soils
Vintage: 2022
Alcohol: ~13.8% ABV
Bottle Size: 75 cl
Certification: Organic & Biodynamic (Demeter)
Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, fully destemmed, 20-day maceration with daily pigeage, aged 12 months in 228 L barrels (25% new), bottled with light filtration and minimal sulphites
🍒 Tasting Notes
Elegant and refined, this Pinot opens on a forest-like aromatic profile with mentholated undergrowth intertwined with red and black wild fruits. The palate is delicate yet juicy, revealing silky tannins, bright freshness, and a saline mineral finish that reflects its calcareous terroir .
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with charcuterie, raclette, roast poultry, mushroom dishes, or mild alpine cheeses. Serve slightly chilled (14–16 °C).
🌟 Why We Love It
Les Esserts is Marie-Thérèse Chappaz’s homage to her father's original parcel. It merges Burgundian elegance with Valais sophistication, highlighted by biodynamic farming, intricate barrel aging, and expressive terroir character. Critics have lauded its finesse and grandeur, comparing it to top Burgundy like Chambolle-Musigny .
🛒 Quick Shop Summary
100% Pinot Noir biodynamic, old-vine
20-day maceration, 12 months barrel age (25% new oak)
Profile: forest floor, menthol, wild berries, silky tannins, saline finish
Serve: 14–16 °C — drink from 2024 to ~2032+
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.