Petite Arvine - Grain Arvine de Fully 2022
Grain Arvine de Fully 2022 – Domaine Marie‑Thérèse Chappaz
Region: Valais, Switzerland (Fully, terraced granite slopes)
Grape: 100% Petite Arvine
Vintage: 2022
Style: Dry, textured white with rich extract and saline minerality
Alcohol: ~13.9% ABV
Bottle Size: 75 cl
🌱 Viticulture & Winemaking
Biodynamically farmed on steep granite terraces (Claives, Épalins, Seilles) at ~500 m elevation Hand-harvested in small cratesDirect whole-bunch pressing and natural settling; fermented with indigenous yeasts (no malolactic) in stainless steel and dolia 3
Aged ~12 months on fine lees; bottled with minimal sulphites and light filtration
🍇 Tasting Notes
Radiant pale-gold wine with an aromatic spectrum stretching from grapefruit zest, lime, rhubarb, and lychee to exotic fruits (passionfruit, mango), plus a floral lift (honeysuckle, muguet). The palate is voluminous yet precise—orchard fruit, juicy melon, and a grapefruit peel bitters accent—underpinned by saline minerality and fine tannins, finishing long, saline, and refreshing
🍽️ Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with seafood (oysters, shellfish, sushi), citrus-marinated fish, tajine (spiced with apricot or saffron), foie gras with spiced chutney, soft mountain cheeses, and more. Serve chilled (10–12 °C).
🌟 Why We Love It
Marie-Thérèse Chappaz is the undisputed “Grande Dame” of Valais viticulture, and her Grain Arvine de Fully captures the essence of this iconic Swiss variety: tensile, mineral, exotic, and memory-making. This cuvée stands out as one of the most impressive Petite Arvines of the vintage—a true benchmark for the terroir
Petite Arvine - Grain Arvine de Fully 2022
Grain Arvine de Fully 2022 – Domaine Marie‑Thérèse Chappaz
Region: Valais, Switzerland (Fully, terraced granite slopes)
Grape: 100% Petite Arvine
Vintage: 2022
Style: Dry, textured white with rich extract and saline minerality
Alcohol: ~13.9% ABV
Bottle Size: 75 cl
🌱 Viticulture & Winemaking
Biodynamically farmed on steep granite terraces (Claives, Épalins, Seilles) at ~500 m elevation Hand-harvested in small cratesDirect whole-bunch pressing and natural settling; fermented with indigenous yeasts (no malolactic) in stainless steel and dolia 3
Aged ~12 months on fine lees; bottled with minimal sulphites and light filtration
🍇 Tasting Notes
Radiant pale-gold wine with an aromatic spectrum stretching from grapefruit zest, lime, rhubarb, and lychee to exotic fruits (passionfruit, mango), plus a floral lift (honeysuckle, muguet). The palate is voluminous yet precise—orchard fruit, juicy melon, and a grapefruit peel bitters accent—underpinned by saline minerality and fine tannins, finishing long, saline, and refreshing
🍽️ Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with seafood (oysters, shellfish, sushi), citrus-marinated fish, tajine (spiced with apricot or saffron), foie gras with spiced chutney, soft mountain cheeses, and more. Serve chilled (10–12 °C).
🌟 Why We Love It
Marie-Thérèse Chappaz is the undisputed “Grande Dame” of Valais viticulture, and her Grain Arvine de Fully captures the essence of this iconic Swiss variety: tensile, mineral, exotic, and memory-making. This cuvée stands out as one of the most impressive Petite Arvines of the vintage—a true benchmark for the terroir
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.