Valais wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Valais with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

1. 01
   Chappaz

   Chemin de Liaudise 39, 1926, Fully, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 99 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino

2. 02
   Olivier Pittet

   Rue du Tilleul 1, 1926, Fully, Switzerland, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 95 · Wine Advocate · Vivino

3. 03
   Gérald Besse

   14 Route de la Combe, 1921, Martigny-Croix, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 94 · Wine Advocate · Vivino

4. 04
   Benoît Dorsaz

   Ch. du Midi 37, 1926, Fully, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 94 · Wine Advocate · Vivino

5. 05
   Histoire d'Enfer

   Route de la Râye 2, 3960, Corin-de-la-Crête, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

6. 06
   Cave des Amandiers

   Fully and Saillon, Canton of Valais, Switzerland., Viticulture: Organic, manual labor, and biodynamic approach on near-vertical terraced slopes (450-900+ meters)., Varieties: Focus on native grapes (Cornalin, Petite Arvine, Humagne Rouge, Heida) and Syrah., Winemaking: Minimalist, spontaneous fermentation, often using whole-cluster fermentation for reds., Production: The project rehabilitated abandoned vineyards, sourcing from over 200 small plots and roughly 65-70 owners., Millesima.com, +9, The winery is considered one of the top producers in the region for, as described by Rosenthal Wine Merchant, wines that exhibit high energy and distinct minerality from granitic soils, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

7. 07
   Jean-René Germanier

   Route Cantonale 285, 1963, Vétroz, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

8. 08
   Domaine des Muses

   Ile Falcon / Rue du Manège 2, 3960, Sierre, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino

9. 09
   Denis Mercier

   42 Chemin de Crêt-Goubing, 3960, Sierre, Switzerland

   Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

10. 10
    Caloz

    Place de la Gare 2, 1950 Sion, Switzerland (Vineyards near Miège), Switzerland

    Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Vivino

11. 11
    Les Celliers de Vétroz

    Route Cantonale 65, 1963, Vétroz, Switzerland

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino

12. 12
    Domaines Chevaliers

    Varenstrasse 40, 3970, Salgesch, Switzerland

    Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Vivino

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.