Syrah from Chamoson 2022 - 75cl

Syrah, this noble grape variety from the Rhone Valley, finds a natural and privileged place in Valais. On its sunny hillsides, overlooking the Rhone which has its source in the glaciers at the bottom of the valley before joining Lake Geneva and France, it flourishes fully. Distinctive and authentic, marked by distinctive aromas of pepper and violet, Syrah, with its late maturity, is perfectly suited to producing great Valais wines. Gentle aging in oak barrels allows it to reveal all its depth and character, offering wines of great complexity and elegance.

This wine was born in Switzerland. Here, no synthetic inputs, neither in the vineyard nor in the cellar. Instead, it is herbal infusions, fermented extracts and compost tea that watch over the vine, like benevolent companions, gently accompanying it at each stage of the season in addition to copper and sulfur to limit the spread of mildew and powdery mildew. Thus, this wine breathes the land that saw it grow, free and sincere, in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

Altitude of the plot 500 meters
Harvested by hand on September 20, 2022
Indigenous yeasts
Aged for 12 months in oak barrels (30% new oak)
Light filtration before bottling
883 bottles
Total SO2 less than 30 mg/L

Grape variety

100% Syrah.

Vinification

No of SO2 at harvest, cold pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days, incorporation of a native yeast starter from 15°C, one trapping per day during fermentation, pressing after 15 days of maceration.

Added 10 mg/L of SO2 after malolactic fermentation, light filtration 1 week before bottling, adjusted to 25 mg/L of free SO2.

Bottled on December 5, 2023.

Tasting

With a delicate nose that combines violet, raspberry and light spicy notes, this dense red Syrah offers a beautiful peppery structure, supported by aromas of violet and cherry. This elegant and tasty wine will perfectly accompany your game dishes, bringing depth and harmony to each bite.

Storage

Magnificent on the fruit from the first year, if it is given a shelter where freshness and humidity are in balance, this wine will wait, patiently, for 3 to 8 years, before revealing all the richness of its character.

2022 vintage in Valais

The vintage 2022 was marked by exceptional weather conditions, with a scorching summer and a low level of precipitation throughout the growing season. This drought, accentuated by the high temperatures, led to increased evaporation.

These hot and dry conditions benefited the vines, while keeping fungal diseases and pests at bay. After an early bud burst in mid-April, growth took place quickly. Flowering, which began in mid-May, took place two weeks early, leading to early harvests at the end of August.

The quality of the wines is promising, with an unexpected freshness for such a hot vintage, giving energy and vitality, while delicately balancing the deliciousness. The red wines combine body and subtlety, displaying a rich palette of black fruits and warm spices, supported by silky and melted tannins.