Reviews

"A dusty and straightforward red with berry, walnut and roasted coffee-bean character..."

« A dusty and straightforward red with berry, walnut and roasted coffee-bean character. Medium body and a chewy finish. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, cornalin, diolinoir, humagne rouge and merlot. Drink or hold. »
88/20

"Some stewed-berry character with raisins and spice underneath..."

 « Some stewed-berry character with raisins and spice underneath. Full-bodied, round and chewy. A little rustic, but shows some interest. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, cornalin, diolinoir, humagne rouge merlot and syrah. Drink now. »
88/20

" This is taking on a waxy character to the dried apple and lime aromas and flavors..."

« This is taking on a waxy character to the dried apple and lime aromas and flavors. Full body, dense and flavorful finish. Intense acidity as expected. A blend of petite arvine and sauvignon blanc. Drink now. »
90/20

" Love the raised nose of hints of dried apples and lemons, highlighting the sliced white grapefruit and pears..."

« Love the raised nose of hints of dried apples and lemons, highlighting the sliced white grapefruit and pears. Full-bodied, deep and layered with lots of fruit at the finish. Yet, lively and delicious. A fun blend of 80 per cent petite arvine and 20 per cent heida. Drink now. »
92/20

“Pale straw in color with hints of gold. Notable butterscotch notes from the oak with some fresh dairy and lemon notes..."

“Pale straw in color with hints of gold. Notable butterscotch notes from the oak with some fresh dairy and lemon notes. Warm year richness, glossy, with a green vegetative freshness. Fat but not overweight, rich and somewhat viscous. Just a suggestion of volatility on the finish, otherwise crisp and clean. “

“Pale gold in color. Some popped corn and pierre à fusil on the nose..."

“Pale gold in color. Some popped corn and pierre à fusil on the nose. Savory green elements (from the Heida) are pronounced as is the weightiness and texture. Slightly oily with a mineral edge. A compelling wine that is clearly distinct from the others. Perhaps a bit more meditative.”

“Pale straw in color with hints of gold..."

“Pale straw in color with hints of gold. This has a bit more development and is broader with some lemon, dairy and sawdust notes. There are pleasant candied flavors of lemon and a hint of caramel. Crisp finish is cut a bit short. Overall very nice but not up to the 2017. “

“Pale straw color that is crystal clear and bright..."

“Pale straw color that is crystal clear and bright. Lean mineral nose with lemon zest and lemon confit. Some new oak notes as well (40%). Slight reduction that is not quite matchstick. Lovely pineapple and passion fruit flavors with bright citrus-like acidity. Lean, angular finish with finishing notes of toast and cardamom. Really lovely wine. “

“Garnet in color. Mostly cassis and red fruit reinforced with softening oak..."

“Garnet in color. Mostly cassis and red fruit reinforced with softening oak. Broad and relaxed palate with some concentrated sweetness based on red cherry and dark berry fruit. Silky textured with some soft tannins and mild acidity. This is very good and not far from peak drinking. Very nice international style that lacks just a bit of Swiss mystery.”

“This has a more developed garnet color..."

“This has a more developed garnet color. Beautifully spicy nose with cherries, brown sugar and soft oak. The palate opens with some fresh green leafy notes with more ripe cherries and sweet spices. There is a subtle bit of meaty decay as well which I found attractive. Aggressive tannins dominate the finish at the moment, so the question is, will they ever soften”.

“Ruby/garnet in color. Very herbal, almost weedy aromas that verge on bug spray..."

“Ruby/garnet in color. Very herbal, almost weedy aromas that verge on bug spray. The culprit is excessive reduction. Very tannic and not particularly balanced. The least successful vintage in my estimation. 2014 continues to be a problematic vintage for many producers.” 

“Dense ruby in color. Closed down nose that is dominated by oak..."

“Dense ruby in color. Closed down nose that is dominated by oak. There is more of an herbal side to this with dark berries and a stony quality. This is dense and a bit somber at the moment, but there is no doubting the quality material. Lots of freshness and vitality. Wood tannins are medium-grained and substantial. This should be excellent with some age and the first vintage in an excellent series of three.”

“This one has more ruby and is less opaque than above..."

“This one has more ruby and is less opaque than above. The oak element is toasty and slightly more integrated. Texture is smooth and chamois-like with mulberry flavors and pronounced saturation. This is beautifully finessed and is already showing a very elegant side. Lovely and complete.”

“This one has a dynamic purple color. Ripe blackberry and cassis leaf aromas that stand out even in a cloak of new oak..."

“This one has a dynamic purple color. Ripe blackberry and cassis leaf aromas that stand out even in a cloak of new oak. The flavors are sweet and rich with some black raspberry and fresh herbs. The texture is defined by medium-grained tannins and a furry, suede-like feel. Obviously very young and raw but with lots of potential. Very classy.”

Ellen Wallace, journalist & professional blog manager

2015: a nose of dark red fruit, cherry and plum, but complexity appears with the second nose. Very pleasing. The mouth is more problematic for me, keeping a very straight line and elegant, but I feel the tannins too much and the finish, while classy, is slow to make its presence felt. A wine that needs more time, although overall I like it. Would like to try it in 2020-2022. Provins has enough stock for this one, although right now they are selling 2011 and 2013.

« 2017, bottled in July 2018, so a very young wine..."

« 2017, bottled in July 2018, so a very young wine. Nose of apples and green plums, subtle and maybe a hint of grapefruit. After a minute it opens up and the minerality is striking, very pleasing. In mouth: dry, sharp, good mouthfeel, and a delightfully long finish with rhubarb. Petite Arvine dominates, Heida adds some roundness. Excellent young, with a promising future. 95% Petite Arvine, 10% Heida ».

Ellen Wallace, journalist & professional blog manager

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Deliberately crafted to be Switzerland's first 'icon wine', a blend of Cornalin, Humagne Rouge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Diolinoir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

« Deliberately crafted to be Switzerland's first 'icon wine', a blend of Cornalin, Humagne Rouge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Diolinoir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Mid crimson. Intricate nose that recalls redcurrants, a hint of leather, an edge of graphite and a grainy texture with lots of freshness. Many layered and very satisfyingly persistent finish. This is obviously very youthful. Firm rather than obviously sweet. A subtle wine. A good 24 hours later it was still in very good condition and was a bit more expressive. Pimento dust to the fore! Lots of interest - though if I were given this blind I would be completely at sea; no obvious relationships with any other wine. Dry finish but lots of luscious fruit on the way there. »

Final grade: 17/20