Wines
With their unique origins in terms of terroir, climate, and grape diversity, the wines of Domaine Chappaz reflect Marie-Thérèse’s approach to the environment and her passionate quest for authenticity and quality.
Her respect for nature manifests in biodynamics, a gentle agricultural method that acknowledges the close relationship between the vine and the cosmos. With the aim of excellence, Marie-Thérèse patiently and humbly seeks to create wines that fully represent their respective terroirs.
Vinification is as natural as possible at every stage, using only indigenous yeasts and a minimum of outside inputs, to produce a sensory experience that is worthy of this region that she so cherishes.
Fendant
Fendant La Liaudisaz 2022
Varietal : Chasselas
Vineyard of origin : Fully La Liaudisaz
Description: the first nose evokes dry vine shoots, honeysuckle and apricot kernel. These first notes then give way to hot stone but also to praline. The mouth is salivating and stretches on flavors of toast, brioche for a rather saline finish. This sunny vintage produced fine fruit on these plots located near Martigny. It is a wine that can whet the appetite as an aperitif but will also find its place to accompany pretty dishes.
Serving temperature: 6-8°C
Ageing: up to 5 years
Fendant Coteaux de Plamont 2022
Varietal : Chasselas
Vineyard of origin : Fully Plamont
Description: in a more mineral register than the Fendant La Liaudisaz, the Chasselas produced on the terroir of Plamont, at the top of Les Claives, expresses itself with aromas of brioche, fresh butter and also white flowers. After a few seconds, subtly chalky powdery notes settle in. The mouth is ample and offers a nice freshness on this vintage with a finish resolutely turned towards citrus fruits. It is a Fendant with a nice wine background.
Serving temperature: 6-8°C
Ageing: up to 5 years
Petite Arvine
Grain Arvine de Fully 2021
Varietal : Petite Arvine
Vineyards of origin : several different vineyard plots
"Limited quantities"
Description: bright and juicy, the aromatic palette inspires curiosity, blending a myriad of citrus fruits including pink grapefruit in the lead, but also lychee, followed by an elegant marriage of rhubarb and wild strawberry. The 2021 vintage reveals a mouth representative of the dry, precise Petite Arvine, on a saline finish.
Serving temperature: 8°C
Ageing: 5-15 years
Ermitage
Grain Ermitage Président Troillet 2021
Varietal : Ermitage
Vineyard of origin : Fully Les Claives
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Tasting note: while waiting to celebrate their centenary in 2024, our famous hermitage vines in "valaisanne pruning" or "corkscrew" contribute to the elegance of this cuvée and reveal all the expression of the 2021 vintage. The nose is lively with the subtle marriage of vanilla and a skilful blend of Indian spices, all supported by light touches of noble wood. The palate is ample, balanced with a hint of acidity.
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Ageing: 3-50 years
White Blend
Assemblage Blanc sec Sylvaner, Marsanne et Petite Arvine 2021
Varietals : Ermitage, Petite Arvine, Sylvaner
Vineyards of origin : several different vineyard plots
"Limited Quantities"
Tasting note: this white blend cuvée is a new creation each year by the grape varieties that make it up. The 2021 vintage is a trio composed of Petite Arvine, Sylvaner and Marsanne which, through the magic of our tastings to create it, are found in equal parts within this pretty cuvée. The first nose reveals lemon zest, honeysuckle with a slightly toasted note. In the mouth, the petite arvine provides its freshness, the sylvaner its fullness and the marsanne its beautiful bitterness. It is a creative wine that leaves room for imagination, harmony and that sublimates the alchemy of this blend.
Serving temperature: 8°C
Ageing: 2-8 years
Grain Cinq Président Troillet 2021
Varietals : Ermitage, Païen, Petite Arvine, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner
Vineyards of origin : Fully Combe d'Enfer, Fully Les Claives
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Description: Wine from the granitic terroir expressed by a subtle marriage between the Petite Arvine, the Ermitage, the Païen, the Pinot blanc and the Sylvaner, all from the Claives terroir, harvested and vinified together.
Tasting note: All in elegance, the olfactory notes oscillate between orange zest and small white flowers which, sometimes, invade the hedges; a slight iodized hint appears on the finish. On the palate, this wine offers density with its pastry and brioche bread notes that do not rule out the saline finish of the Arvine. This wine is the very expression of the verticality of the granite terroir of Les Claives.
Serving temperature: 8°C
Ageing: 2-8 years
Rosé
Rosé des Copains 2022
Varietals : Gamay, Pinot Noir
Vineyards of origin : several different vineyard plots
Description: Very beautiful “candy” pink color for this 2022 vintage of Rosé des Copains. It is a direct pressing wine composed mainly of pinot noir and a few touches of gamay. It is a harmonious rosé with aromas of Plougastel strawberry, raspberry but also bigarreau cherry, without forgetting the secondary notes of white peach and nectarine. The palate is greedy, fresh and it will be appreciated as an aperitif with friends or family, as well as at mealtime to accompany a variety of dishes.
Serving temperature: 8°C
Ageing: 4 years
Gamay
Grain Gamay Vieilles Vignes 2022
Varietal : Gamay
Vineyard of origin : Fully Les Claives
Description: mostly vinified in whole bunches, the 2022 vintage of this Grain Gamay offers great tannic power and a beautiful structure! The palate is ample and the very typical nose offers a subtle blend of strawberry jam in a cauldron, violet marshmallow, cedar wood or even sandalwood. The finish is a delicacy with accents of praline and dragee.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Ageing:
Pinot Noir
Grain Pinot Les Dahrres 2022
Varietal : Pinot Noir
Vineyard of origin : Chamoson Les Dahrres
Tasting note: the Les Dahrres 2022 vintage is true to itself with however a beautiful concentration that we owe in particular to the vintage effect. This wine certainly acquires a slightly greater aging potential than usual. We find the smoky side of the vintage with pretty, very fine tannins. Strawberry and wild raspberry are there while the mouth is greedy with a note of heather.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Ageing: 3 years
Grain Pinot Les Esserts 2021
Varietal : Pinot Noir
Vineyard of origin : Charrat Les Esserts
Tasting note: imagine a fir forest with its carpet of needles, all embellished with a hint of menthol and you will get the olfactory notes of this cuvée des Esserts 2021.
There is also a very beautiful taste harmony with silky tannins, already melted. It is an elegant pinot with still some aging notes when we invite you to discover it but with a little time they will disappear with delicacy.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Ageing: 3 years
Grain Pinot Charrat 2021
Varietal : Pinot Noir
Vineyards of origin : Charrat Champ Dury, Charrat Les Esserts
Tasting note: the 2021 vintage of this Grain Pinot Charrat offers the quintessence of a powerful wine, all in depth with a beautiful aromatic complexity that goes from cedar to soft wood (licorice) with a finish reminiscent of blackberries. The mouth is fleshy. It is a great wine that will allow its youth to be tamed or, if you have the patience, can be forgotten in the cellar.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Ageing: 1-8 years
Syrah
Grain Syrah 2021
Varietal : Syrah
Vineyard of origin : Fully Les Claives
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Tasting note: The nose is a subtle blend of cocoa bean, white pepper and delivers a surprise on the finish with its hint of vanilla which is specific to these vines. The mouth is ample and the tannins still present will acquire a patina over the years.
Serving temperature: 16-17°C
Ageing: 10 years
Humagne Rouge
Grain Sauvage 2021
Varietal : Humagne Rouge
Vineyard of origin : Fully Planche Billon
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Tasting note: when it does not blend with cornalin in the Grain Mariage cuvée, the red Humagne from the Combe d’Enfer seeks to flourish on its own in this Grain Sauvage cuvée produced exclusively in magnum. Blond tobacco and gentian root are the top notes of this 2021 vintage, while violet expresses itself on a palate that can be described as ethereal.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Ageing: 10 years
Red Blend
Ma Puinée 2022
Varietals : Gamay, Pinot Noir, Syrah
Vineyards of origin : several different vineyard plots
Description : Pinot noir, syrah and a hint of gamay make up this year the wine Ma Puinée. 2022 marks a very structured vintage, very crisp on this wine whose first olfactory sensations agree around pomegranate juice, blueberry or more surprisingly, red carrot juice. We can even detect light root notes but also leather. Often considered as the "second wine" of Dôle, it nevertheless asserts itself with its own characteristics which make it above all a crisp and delicious wine.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Ageing: 5 years
Dôle La Liaudisaz 2022
Varietals : Gamay, Pinot Noir
Vineyards of origin : several different vineyard plots
Description : the black cherry accompanied by a hint of menthol caresses our noses during the first encounter with this Dôle 2022 which is above all elegant. Yet it is a wine that has chewiness while revealing itself to be unctuous in its dark ruby color. La Dôle 2021 had delighted us for its delicacy and its accessible side on youth; Dôle 2022 is a wine of character, more powerful than its predecessor and cut for aging while knowing how to be enjoyed young.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Ageing: 10 years
La Petite Grange 2021
Varietals : Diolinoir, Gallota, Gamaret
Vineyards of origin : several different vineyard plots
Description : this vintage was aged a little longer than usual in order to allow this blend of Gamaret, Galotta and Diolinoir to express itself. Those who liked the garrigue nose of the vintage will be pleased to find it, subtly embellished with scents of blond tobacco, gooseberry and clove. Also savor its graphite side, pencil lead. Its dress is intense.
Serving temperature: 16°C
Ageing: 6 years
Petit Nature 2022
Varietal : Pinot Noir
Vineyards of origin : several different vineyard plots
Description : vintage 2022 100% pinot noir for this Petit Nature which naturally contains sulphites but which we age without added sulphites. Its 2dl bottle often makes it the ideal companion for hikers, but it is also its aromas that immediately evoke mountain walks with the freshness of blackberries, blueberries or even small acid fruits such as cranberries. The second nose is surprising with its resinous side and its ability to project us into a forest of larches. The palate is crisp and lively.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Ageing: To be determined
Grain Nature 2021
Varietal : Pinot Noir
Vineyard of origin : Charrat Champ Dury
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Description : 100% Pinot, aged in barrels and without added sulphites, the 2021 vintage is rich in aromas.
Tasting note: The nose is a basket of gourmet fruits where blueberries, sour cherries, strawberries in a cauldron, all embellished with a hint of liquorice and even brandy. The mouth is ample and the natural side excites the taste buds.
Recommended pairings: Accompanied by a Basque piperade, the explosion of flavors will be waiting for you.
Serving temperature: 15°C
Grain Mariage 2021
Varietals : Cornalin, Humagne Rouge
Vineyard of origin : Leytron Champs Longs
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Tasting note: it is a 50/50 marriage on this vintage of red humagne and cornalin, but it is also and above all a wine that expresses the alpine vineyard in all its splendour. You can find authentic Valais here. It is a wine to marry with hunting meat that the notes of violet, morello cherry will magnify.
Serving temperature: 16°C
Ageing: 5 years
Grain Noir 2021
Varietals : Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vineyard of origin : Fully La Liaudisaz
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Tasting notes: the employees of the estate who have passed through Anjou in France will tell you that this Grain Noir 2021 has a "Ligerian" side, which gives it in particular the Cabernet Franc which combines wonderfully with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The nose initially evokes tarragon, fir bud and gently draws towards blackcurrant on the finish. The tannins are supple and the light woodiness brings velvet and comfort during its tasting.
Serving temperature: 17-18°C
Ageing: 10-15 years
Sweet Wines
Grain Noble Petite Arvine, Marsanne, Pinot Gris - Several Vintages
Varietals : Ermitage, Petite Arvine, Pinot Gris
Vineyard of origin : Fully Les Claives
Tasting note: Marsanne Blanche, Petite Arvine and Pinot Gris make up the blend of this Grain Noble cuvée. This sweet wine matures for at least two years in barrels to obtain an ideal balance. Its aromas skilfully mix currants, cinnamon, bitter orange, apple jelly and fruit paste. The taste buds will delight in a delicate nectar, with an elegant and always controlled sugar. Supported and chiseled by a nice woodiness, less sweet than some years (176g/l of residual sugar), it will also be appreciated when young.
Serving temperature: 8°C
Ageing: 20 years
Grain par Grain Petite Arvine 2020
Varietal : Petite Arvine
Vineyard of origin : Fully Les Claives
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Tasting note: It's not every year that the Grain par Grain cuvée shows up in our tasting notes...and for good reason, there have only been four vintages since the beginnings of the estate. These few liters are the result of fully botrytised grapes, picked in seven passages in the vineyards and pressed drop by drop in our small wooden press. But it was worth it when you taste the result and your nostrils revel in lime, passion fruit, Earl Gray tea with bergamot...this is a real nose of roasted grain, pure botrytis. It is a meditation wine with an unlimited lifespan and to be drunk without moderation thanks to its 3.5 degrees of alcohol…but in moderation because of the 54 liters offered by nature!
Serving temperature: 8°C
Ageing: 20 years