The Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin of Valais

Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin
The winery offers 27 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 13 of the estates of Valais.
It is located in Valais
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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.

Top Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin wines

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The top white wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

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 ham and cheese cake, monkfish mozarabic style (spain) or orloff roast.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

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 best vintages in the white wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

  • 1999With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin.

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

Discovering the wine region of Valais

Switzerland's largest vineyard, capital of native grapes. Straight, precise alpine whites: light, floral Chasselas (Fendant), signature Petite Arvine with saline, grapefruit and rhubarb notes, rich, apricoty Amigne, mineral Humagne Blanche. Altitude reds: fine Pinot Noir, crisp Gamay, native Cornalin and Humagne Rouge, spicy and deep. Highly precise alpine age-worthy wines.

5,259 ha on sunny Rhône terraces (Martigny to Loèche, 120 km), dry alpine climate.

The top sparkling wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

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 ham and cheese cake, tuna and mozzarella pie or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

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 best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

The top red wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

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 roast beef with pepper, ideas for savoury pancake toppings or rabbit with cider and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

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.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.94/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin.

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

The word of the wine: Côte des Bar

This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.

The top pink wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

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 beef tournedos with boursin, lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits or pasta carbonara.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

On the nose the pink wine of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin. often reveals types of flavors of oak.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin

  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery L'Orpailleur Frédéric Dumoulin.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Johannisberg

Structured and full dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of ripe yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia), almond, honey and alpine mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, also in sweet flétris style. The star of the great Valais whites under this name, defining characterful Valaisan cuvées. The Swiss name for Silvaner, a native white grape of Central Europe (Austria, Germany).

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Discover the grape variety: Chasselas

Light, lively whites with a tender palate and low acidity, with discreet aromas of fresh hazelnut, white flowers, light honey, apple and strongly terroir-driven mineral notes ("chameleon wine" of Swiss soils). Made as dry, often slightly sparkling whites. Absolute star of Vaud (Dézaley, Calamin, Lavaux Grand Cru) and Valais (Fendant) in Switzerland. Also in Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC and the German Jura. Excellent table grape.

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