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Dôle Balavaud Grand Cru
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Switzerland
Valais
This is a very balanced and harmonious red wine that pairs well with white and red meats including dried and cured meats. Perfect example of Dôle.
| Features | Organic, Unoaked, "Slow Wine", Low Intervention, Vegetarian and Vegan |
|---|---|
| Style | Red, Still, Dry, Blend |
| Varieties |
Details
Dôle - a traditional Swiss blend which combines the elegance and body of Pinot Noir with the fruitiness and structure of Gamay.
Dôle is to Valais reds what Fendant is to white - a staple offering in the region. Skiers in the Valais are equally likely to have come across this wine as they are to have encountered Fendant.
If you're going to drink a red with Swiss melted cheese dishes like raclette or fondue, make it Dôle.
Wine Details
| Style | Red, Still, Dry, Blend |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Cave Jean Rene Germanier |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Region | Valais |
| Features | Organic, Unoaked, "Slow Wine", Low Intervention, Vegetarian and Vegan |
| AOC | AOC Valais |
| Aged In | Steel |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Varieties | Dôle Blend, Gamay, Pinot Noir |
| Composition | Dôle Blend: Pinot Noir, Gamay |
| Ripeness | Normal |
| Winemaking | Low Sulphur, Malolactic |
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Serving Suggestions
White or red meat and cheese.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
The blend brings harmony and balance. It is very light red in colour. It has a complex nose of cherries, raspberries, strawberries and spices which also come through on the palate. Medium-bodied, smooth and easy drinking. The Pinot brings finesse and earthiness while the Gamay brings fruit and structure. This wine has complex fruit aromas and is rich with spicy notes with a long finish. It is an intriguing wine as it does not taste like a Pinot Noir or a Gamay. It has its own unique identity and the two grape varieties pair well.
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