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21 pin-worthy · 3 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Valais.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Denis Mercier

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Histoire d'Enfer

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Cave des Amandiers

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04 · OUTSTANDING

Jean-René Germanier

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Provins

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Domaine des Muses

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07 · ICONIC

Chappaz

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08 · OUTSTANDING

Adrian et Diego Mathier

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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09 · OUTSTANDING

Domaines Rouvinez

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10 · OUTSTANDING

Maison Gilliard

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11 · OUTSTANDING

Les Celliers de Vétroz

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12 · OUTSTANDING

Caloz

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13 · OUTSTANDING

Benoît Dorsaz

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14 · OUTSTANDING

Domaines Chevaliers

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15 · OUTSTANDING

Krebs

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16 · OUTSTANDING

Simon Maye & Fils

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17 · OUTSTANDING

Mont d'Or

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18 · OUTSTANDING

Chai du Baron

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19 · OUTSTANDING

Claudy Clavien

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20 · ICONIC

Gérald Besse

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21 · ICONIC

Olivier Pittet

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All wineries in Valais
The Valais reading

The steepest vineyard slopes in the Alps force Valais winemakers to choose: extract power from Syrah and Petite Arvine, or chase the precision that altitude and slate demand.

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Region DNA

The character of Valais

Based on 2,776 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Experimental

Wide stylistic range — expect surprises

Valais
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
45
80–89 Great
223
70–79 Good
48
<70 Other
7

Based on 323 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitTree fruitEarthCitrus fruitOak

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Swiss Pinot Noir
851
Swiss Chasselas
599
Swiss Petite Arvine White
434
Swiss Syrah
403
Swiss Silvaner White
343
Swiss Valais Cornalin Red
325
Swiss Gamay Red
292
Swiss Savagnin White
247

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir1582Gamay737Chasselas676Shiraz/Syrah668Petite Arvine542Merlot443Humagne Rouge422Cornalin420Johannisberg329Diolinoir307

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Valais

André Roduit & Fils

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About Valais

Valais is a wine region in Switzerland, home to 729 producers tracked on Femente, 45 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Chasselas, producing Swiss Pinot Noir and Swiss Chasselas wines with notes of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Earth. It takes in Corbassiere, Beudon, Fully, Ardon, and Leytron.

Valais — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Valais?
The most planted varieties in Valais are Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chasselas, and Shiraz/Syrah, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Valais known for?
Valais is known for Swiss Pinot Noir, Swiss Chasselas, and Swiss Petite Arvine White wines and flavors of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Earth.
How many wineries are in Valais?
Femente tracks 729 producers in Valais, of which 45 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Valais?
Valais is a wine region in Switzerland, taking in Corbassiere, Beudon, Fully, and Ardon.

Valais

The steepest vineyard slopes in the Alps force Valais winemakers to choose: extract power from Syrah and Petite Arvine, or chase the precision that altitude and slate demand. Few regions split the difference so openly.

Producers in Valais

Wineries in Valais

Restaurants in Valais

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