Fendant La Liaudisaz

Established for nearly two millennia, viticulture has existed in the Valais canton since the Gallo-Roman period, with written evidence dating back to the 11th century.  Grape varietals documented at the beginning of the 14th century included Petite Arvine, Humagne blanche, Rèze and Cornalin. 

Before damming, the Rhone River regularly flooded the region of Fully. The inhabitants of the valley regularly lost crops and were often poorer than in the mountain villages, surviving solely on the chestnuts of the region. Wheat from the hills was commonly exchanged for vines from the plains and as a result, small hamlets sprung up around Fully, organized around a barn for grain storage with a cellar underneath. Some of these grain barns exist even today at the bottom of the hills, along with sheds scattered throughout the vineyards which served to store tools and bottles.

With their unique origins in terms of terroir, climate, and grape diversity, the wines of Domaine Chappaz reflect Marie-Thérèse’s approach to the environment and her passionate quest for authenticity and quality.

Her respect for nature manifests in biodynamics, a gentle agricultural method that acknowledges the close relationship between the vine and the cosmos. With the aim of excellence, Marie-Thérèse patiently and humbly seeks to create wines that fully represent their respective terroirs. 

Vinification is as natural as possible at every stage, using only indigenous yeasts and a minimum of outside inputs, to produce a sensory experience that is worthy of this region that she so cherishes.

Description: Friendly and aperitif wine from Muscat terroirs

Tasting note: It starts out with notes of cumin, pear and mirabelle plum, followed by quince and apricot blossoms. Its mouth is pretty, round and suave. He is a unifying and friendly "fendant".

Recommended pairings: Perfect for all aperitifs, to accompany a fish from the lake cooked in all simplicity, a summer salad or marinated mussels.

Serving temperature: 6-8°C

Ageing: up to 5 years

from: https://www.chappaz.ch/en.wine