Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $48.95Original CHF 40.00≈ €43.59 · £36.38 | jrgermanier.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Humagne Rouge
Classification AOC Valais
Region Valais
Soil Glacial moraines of the rhône valley
Barrel Size 400
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The current listing offers 2023 in 37.5 cl and 150 cl. Fruit is identified with Chamoson and Saillon and the wine is matured in wood for 12 months, then bottled without filtration. Its linked producer sheet further describes a parcel more than 40 years old in Chamoson, maturation in 400-litre barrels, and an aging potential of 8–15 years.
Tasting Notes Intense red with ruby reflections; blackberry, elderberry and pepper; supple and fruity with round, silky tannins. The technical sheet additionally describes small red fruits, clove, rustic freshness, slight vanilla, dense texture, and balanced acidity and tannin.
Food Pairing Simmered or red meats, autumn dishes, characterful cheeses, and feathered game
Critics Ratings Robert Parker: 92 points
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Grape Varieties Humagne Rouge
Classification AOC Valais
Region Valais
Soil Glacial moraines of the rhône valley
Barrel Size 400
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The current listing offers 2022 in 75 cl. Fruit is identified with Chamoson and Saillon and the wine is matured in wood for 12 months, then bottled without filtration. Its linked producer sheet further describes a parcel more than 40 years old in Chamoson, maturation in 400-litre barrels, and an aging potential of 8–15 years.
Tasting Notes Intense red with ruby reflections; blackberry, elderberry and pepper; supple and fruity with round, silky tannins. The technical sheet additionally describes small red fruits, clove, rustic freshness, slight vanilla, dense texture, and balanced acidity and tannin.
Food Pairing Simmered or red meats, autumn dishes, characterful cheeses, and feathered game
Critics Ratings Robert Parker: 93 points; James Suckling: 93 points; Yves Beck: 93/100 (June 2025)
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Humagne Rouge
Region Valais
Closure Cork
Production Details Falstaff lists maturation in wooden barrel.
Tasting Notes Cherry, light and dark berries, freshly ground black pepper, fresh and fragrant; a relatively light palate with bright fruit, pepper spice, very fine tannins, ripe acidity, and a long elegant finish.
Critics Ratings Robert Parker: 90+ points; James Suckling: 93 points; Falstaff: 92 points (tasted 15 October 2024)
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Humagne Rouge
Classification AOC Valais
Region Valais
Soil Glacial moraines
Barrel Size 400
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Produced from a parcel more than 40 years old in Chamoson; the stated production area is Chamoson and Saillon. Matured for 12 months in 400-litre barrels. The producer gives an aging potential of 8–15 years.
Tasting Notes Producer sheet: small red fruits and clove; complex, rustic and fresh, with a slightly wild and lightly vanilla nose, soft tannin, dense texture, and balanced acidity and tannin. Falstaff tasting of 8 November 2024: redcurrant, cassis, cherry, plum, caramel and smoky nuances; soft and polished palate, ripe acidity and a long finish.
Food Pairing Red meat, characterful cheeses, and small feathered game
Critics Ratings Robert Parker: 92 points; Falstaff: 92 points (tasted 8 November 2024)
2018 Technical Specifications
Region Valais
Critics Ratings Robert Parker: 92 points
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