Red wine
Discover the grape variety: Eyholzer
Light, fruity altitude reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate, showing signature aromas of cherry, wild strawberry, gentle spices and fresh alpine notes. Heritage and original profile. Grown in very small quantities, part of the heritage varieties of the Valais, preserved by a few winemakers in search of authenticity. Swiss autochthonous black variety grown in the Upper Valais, in the Viège area.
Informations about the La Maison
The La Maison is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Savoie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Savoie
French Alpine vineyard with unique native grapes. Signature Jacquère in whites (~50% of the vineyard): lively, light dry wines with white flowers, green apple, citrus, fresh almond and a mineral touch, perfect with fondue and raclette. Ampler Altesse (Roussette) (pear, honey, hazelnut). Fruity, peppery Mondeuse reds (cherry, violet, firm tannins), light Gamay and fine Pinot Noir.
The word of the wine: Wooded
A set of aromas brought about by ageing in barrels (usually oak). This can be pleasant when, in small doses, it brings a touch of spice, roast or vanilla to an already constructed ensemble. When the violent woodiness dominates the wine, it is quickly tiring. Easily identifiable aromatically, it is sought after (to the point of abuse) by the makers of coarse wines. New World manufacturers and, alas, some French winemakers use oak chips to impart the woody taste, which is tantamount to artificial flavoring.
