Marsanne is quite a common grape in Valais, having come up the Rhône a century or two ago. Here it is often called Ermitage.
| Features | Oaked, Vegetarian and Vegan |
|---|---|
| Style | White, Still, Dry, Single Variety |
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This Marsanne was the best I found in 2013 in the Valais - and as I love Marsanne, I could not resist.
Ben says (December 2016): This is pure class. Scents of incense and honey mingle with hints of lychee and loam. It would make a very good perfume! In the mouth there is no hint of sweetness but vanilla does come through with some vegetal notes and green stone fruits. There is a spiciness, especially in the finish, which may be nutmeg but is quite elusive. Regardless of this, the wine is beautifully balanced and a real treat.
Ben says (February 2018): Please be aware that the 2009 is starting to throw a sediment. It is nothing to worry about but means that careful decanting should precede enjoyable drinking!
| Style | White, Still, Dry, Single Variety |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Domaine des Muses |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Region | Valais |
| Features | Oaked, Vegetarian and Vegan |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Varieties | Marsanne |
| Ripeness | Normal |
Ageing gracefully like an old Marsanne should. Fully developed now with no trace of primary fruit. A riot of glorius tertiary aromas led by hay. straw, a hint of ginger, baked greengages and dried apricots. Acidity still holding up bringing a structural tension to the wine.
| Product Code | 4113055 |
|---|---|
| Size | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 13 |
| Last Tasted | 14 Dec 2020 |
| mature evolution? | Yes |
| Keep Until | 2020+ |
| Case Size | 10 |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| In a nutshell | Excellent mature Marsanne |
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