The Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin is one of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin wines in Valais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of pan bagnat, fish pie and quick or 4 seasons pizza my way.
On the nose the white wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin. is a with a nice freshness.
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva).
Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
The Valais Terroir is one of the world's most dramatic. The valley benefits from its sheltered position below the high alpine peaks, with the most obvious bonus being the fohn wind, which keeps the area unusually Warm and Dry considering its altitude (most vines grow here at between 460 and 760m - 1500-2500ft).
The fohn effect is also enjoyed by Ticino, although there, mountain weather systems bring sporadic, heavy rainfall.
Vertiginous alpine topography also gives the vines in Valais the advantage of emphasized vineyard orientation and many are planted on steep gradients of up to 90% (42 degrees).
This steepness, although making it markedly harder to manage and harvest the vines, brings the significant benefits of excellent drainage and increased exposure to sunlight.
Production is centered around the towns and villages that run aLong the 50km (30 mile) section of the valley from Martigny in the southwest to Leuk, northeast. It is not unusual to see labels mention both variety and town, such as "Amigne de Vétroz" or "Fendant de Sion".
This commune-based labelling convention is a reasonably widespread Swiss quirk as most appellations in the country follow broad, cantonal boundaries yet allow the name of the commune (sometimes even cadastral names and "lieu-dits") on the label.
How Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of baked pumpkin, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or nanie's diced ham quiche.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
How Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, baked pumpkin or canned duck confit.
On the nose the red wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin. is a with a nice freshness.
Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
How Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or tomatoes stuffed with sausage meat.
On the nose the pink wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin. often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
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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.
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Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
