Winery Simon Maye & Fils - Camosus

Winery Simon Maye & FilsCamosus

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Camosus of Winery Simon Maye & Fils is a red wine from the region of Chamoson of Valais.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Pinot noir, the Gamay noir and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.

Details and technical informations about Winery Simon Maye & Fils's Camosus.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.8°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

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.

Last vintages of this wine

Camosus - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chamoson wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Camosus - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chamoson wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Camosus - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chamoson wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Camosus - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chamoson wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Camosus - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chamoson wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Camosus - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chamoson wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Camosus - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chamoson wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Camosus from Winery Simon Maye & Fils are 2018, 2017, 2014, 2012 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Simon Maye & Fils

The winery offers 24 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chamoson in the region of Valais

The Winery Simon Maye & Fils is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Chamoson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Valais
In the top 2000 of of Switzerland wines
In the top 650 of of Chamoson wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

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.


The wine region of Valais

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.

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The word of the wine: Fumet

Older synonym for bouquet.

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