Pinot Noir from Chamoson 2024 - 75cl - AOC Valais - Domaine des Petites Planètes

Pinot Noir, this emblematic Burgundian grape variety with which I grew up, is a true passion that I could not give up. When the opportunity arose to take care of this old plot of Pinot Noir, nestled on the splendid terroir of Prés des Pierres in Chamoson, I did not hesitate for a moment. It is with immense joy that I produce this Pinot Noir in a style that pays homage to finesse and elegance, qualities that this grape variety knows how to reveal with such subtlety, in the pure Burgundian tradition.

This wine was born in Switzerland. Here, no synthetic inputs, neither in the vineyard nor in the cellar. Instead, it is herbal infusions, fermented extracts and compost tea that watch over the vine, like benevolent companions, gently accompanying it at each stage of the season in addition to copper and sulfur to limit the spread of mildew and powdery mildew. Thus, this wine breathes the land that saw it grow, free and sincere, in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

Altitude of the plot 550 meters
Harvested by hand on September 18, 2024
Indigenous yeasts
Aged in vats for 6 months
906 bottles

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Vinification

No SO2 at harvest time, incorporation of a native yeast starter from 15°C, one trapping per day during fermentation, pressing after 16 days of maceration.

Added 10 mg/L of SO2 after malolactic fermentation, light filtration 1 week before bottling, adjusted to 25 mg/L of free SO2 the day before bottling.

Bottled on April 28, 2025.

Tasting

In a resolutely gourmet style, this pinot noir, dressed in a bright garnet red, seduces with its fine and elegant nose of raspberry. On the palate, it reveals a beautiful lemony dynamic that ends with an explosion of red fruits. This wine, full of fruit, will perfectly enhance a dish of tender veal or eggplant parmigiana, offering a tasty and harmonious pairing.

Storage

Magnificent on the fruit from the first year, if we offer it a refuge where freshness and humidity are in balance, this wine will wait, patiently, for 3 to 8 years, before revealing all the richness of its character.

Vintage 2024 in Valais

The winter, milder than usual, surprised the vines with its kindness. Bud burst early, nearly two weeks ahead of 2023. But in mid-April, the cold returned, bringing several nights of frost. Fortunately, these episodes only caused damage to the youngest plantations.

This return of cold slowed growth. Then, at flowering time, the rains increased, causing some coulure. The persistent humidity favored the appearance of mildew. The health pressure was high, and interventions were numerous. Armed with the lessons learned from 2021, we were able to react quickly. A few windows of dry weather allowed us to treat effectively. Powdery mildew then appeared, prolonging this vigilance.

Despite these challenges, the grapes ripened under good conditions, giving rise to hopes of a good harvest. But from the end of September, the harvest was disrupted by cool, wet weather. Beginning on September 16, it required rapid response. While phenolic maturity had been reached, sugar levels remained slightly below the ten-year average. Botrytis, favored by the humidity, forced us to harvest quickly, especially the reds.

The resulting wines offer a different expression, distinguished by their freshness. Whereas the 2022 and 2023 vintages displayed richness and volume, the 2024 vintage offers more tension and finesse. The whites are clean and expressive, with floral and fruity aromas and a straightforward palate. The reds, with their deep colors, find their balance between lively acidity and gentle extraction. The tannins are supple and precise, producing elegant wines that are ready to seduce.