The best wines of Chamoson

Discover the best wines of Chamoson of Valais as well as the best winemakers of Chamoson and estates of Chamoson to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Chamoson and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Chamoson by region

Looking for a good wine of Chamoson of Valais among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Chamoson. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Chamoson with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Chamoson

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Chamoson

Red wines from the region of Chamoson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cornish pasties, lamb tagine with apricots (morocco) or fillet of venison.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Chamoson

On the nose the red wine of the region of Chamoson. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or vanilla. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Chamoson. is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Chamoson

  • 2006With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.01/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Chamoson

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Gamay
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Chamoson

A wine route planned in the region of Chamoson? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Chamoson.

Discovering the wine region of Chamoson

The wine region of Chamoson is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Adrian et Diego Mathier or the Domaine Jean-René Germanier produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chamoson are Pinot noir, Chasselas and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chamoson often reveals types of flavors of cream, tree fruit or mango and sometimes also flavors of lemon, grapefruit or black fruit.

In the mouth of Chamoson is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 46 estates and châteaux in the of Chamoson, producing 245 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chamoson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Chamoson

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Chamoson

White wines from the region of Chamoson go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of codfish aioli, shrimp with curry express or vegan leek and tofu quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Chamoson

On the nose the white wine of the region of Chamoson. often reveals types of flavors of cream, microbio or lemon and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, tropical fruit or floral. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Chamoson. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Chamoson

  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.02/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Chamoson

  • Johannisberg
  • Petite Arvine
  • Chasselas
  • Sylvaner
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Chamoson

A wine route planned in the region of Chamoson? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Chamoson.

Discover the grape variety: Savagnin

Savagnin is a white grape variety originating from the Austrian Tyrol. It arrived in Franche Comté and quickly became the flagship variety of the Jura. Cousin of the gewurztraminer, it gives small white bunches. Its berries have a thick skin which resists well to grey rot and to diseases in general. Savagnin thrives on marl soils and is a very aromatic grape variety. It is used in the elaboration of yellow wine, the AOC Château-Châlon is the most representative. This grape variety also produces vin de paille which is a sweet wine for which the ripe grapes are dried on a bed of straw for at least 6 weeks before being pressed. The best known AOC straw wines are: Arbois, Côtes-du-Jura and Etoile. Savagnin is also used to make Macvin du Jura, a liqueur wine, and to make Crémants du Jura.White wines made from Savagnin have great aging potential. They have a powerful and complex aroma with notes of walnut, almonds, hazelnuts, flowers, honey and green apple.

Great pink wines of Chamoson

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Chamoson

Pink wines from the region of Chamoson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of pot roast, pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce or pork chops with mustard.

The best vintages in pink wine of Chamoson

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.30/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Chamoson

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Pinot Gris

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Chamoson

A wine route planned in the region of Chamoson? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Chamoson.

    Discover the grape variety: Chasselas

    Chasselas rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used to make wine. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Chasselas rosé can be found in several vineyards: Alsace, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

    Great sweet wines of Chamoson

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Chamoson

    Sweet wines from the region of Chamoson go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos rossini with port sauce, leg of lamb in a herb crust with preserved vegetables or veal paupiettes with mushrooms.

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Chamoson

    • Pinot Noir
    • Shiraz/Syrah

    The word of the wine: Flavours (families of)

    Aromas are classified into categories called families of aromas: fruity, floral, fermentative, vegetal, woody, balsamic, spicy, mineral, empyreumatic, animal.

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