Simon Maye & Fils

Valais winery crafting structured Syrah and mineral Petite Arvine.

Simon Maye & Fils operates in Valais, Switzerland's largest wine region, where Alpine conditions and diverse soils create distinctive expressions across white and red varieties. The winery's Vieilles Vignes Syrah demonstrates the potential of Syrah in this continental climate, where cool nights preserve acidity and structure. Petite Arvine, a regional white specialty, shows the mineral character typical of Valais's terroir. Wine Advocate has assessed both wines, rating the Vieilles Vignes Syrah at 92 points and the Petite Arvine at 88.3 points. These results reflect the technical precision required to work with Valais's challenging growing conditions—where altitude, aspect, and stone-rich soils demand careful vineyard management and winemaking discipline.