Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $70.98Original CHF 58.00≈ €63.20 · £52.76 | jrgermanier.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Region Valais
Critics Ratings 94
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
Total Acidity 4.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Réserve
Region Valais
Soil Highly calcareous glacial moraine
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Single-parcel Pinot Noir produced from 6,000 vines at Clos de la Couta in Vex; the parcel lies between 650 and 800 m, was restored in 2010, and the wine is matured in barrels/wood for 12 months.
Certifications Bio Suisse Bourgeon
Tasting Notes Complex and smoky, with blackberry and clove; lively and supple on the palate with fine, elegant tannins. Falstaff’s 6 December 2024 tasting adds balsamic notes, fresh wild berries, cherry, fresh acidity, ample body and a long finish.
Food Pairing Red meat, spicy dishes and cheese
Critics Ratings 92
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 0.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 10–15 years
Region Valais
Soil Glacial moraine
Vine Age 10
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Fruit from the Clos de la Couta parcel at Vex in Val d’Hérens; vinified and matured in wood for 16 months.
Certifications Bio Suisse Bourgeon
Tasting Notes Ruby red with violet reflections; blackcurrant, blackberry, clove and pepper; fresh, fine and supple, with a long, elegant, fleshy finish. Falstaff’s 8 December 2023 tasting adds raspberry, redcurrant, pomegranate, floral notes, black tea, dark spice and fine-grained tannins.
Food Pairing Red meat, spicy dishes and soft cheeses
Critics Ratings 93
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 10–15 years
Region Valais
Soil Glacial moraine
Vine Age 10
Barrel Size 400
Closure Cork
Production Details Fruit from the Clos de la Couta parcel at Vex in Val d’Hérens; vinified and matured in 400-L barrels for 16 months.
Certifications Bio Suisse
Tasting Notes Ruby red with violet reflections; blackcurrant, blackberry, clove and pepper; fresh, fine and supple with a long, elegant, fleshy finish. Falstaff’s 5 November 2021 tasting adds violet, redcurrant, cherry, fine spice, ripe berry fruit, caramel and fine-grained tannins.
Food Pairing Red meat, spicy dishes and soft cheeses
Critics Ratings 95