The Winery Chappaz is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 57 wines for sale in of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Winery Chappaz wines in Valais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Chappaz 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 Chappaz wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Winery Chappaz wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of lomo saltado, lamb chops with spanish sauce or traditional buckwheat pancake dough.
On the nose the red wine of Winery Chappaz. often reveals types of flavors of pepper, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Chappaz. 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 Chappaz 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, bouillabaisse like in marseille or ham, cheese and courgette cake.
On the nose the white wine of Winery Chappaz. often reveals types of flavors of minerality, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or oak. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Chappaz. is a with a nice freshness.
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
How Winery Chappaz wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork or shellfish such as recipes of breton galette with buckwheat flour or lamb curry indian style.
On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Chappaz. often reveals types of flavors of cream, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or apricot.
The cellar master is the technical manager of a winery (usually a professional oenologist), who presides over and oversees the wine-making process and its maturation. Unlike an oenologist in a wine laboratory, who intervenes on an ad hoc basis to assist the winemaker, the cellar master is part of the estate's technical team.
How Winery Chappaz wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, veal chop with rosemary or baked pumpkin.
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.
Planning a wine route in the of Valais? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Chappaz.
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.
