2019 Chandra Kurt Dôle, Valais, SwitzerlandABOUT THIS WINE This cuve is a collaboration between Chandra Kurt and oenologist Madeleine Gay made from Pinot Noir and Gamay planted on limestone and slate soils in the heart of the Valais near Sion. Dle is the local name for a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay, and Chandras version is a lithe and aromatic blend of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Gamay. While neither of these varieties is indigenous to the Valais, they represent 40% of the vines planted here

temperature-controlled stainless vats and repaired the older concrete vats

Ever since his ascension

That year saw the creation of the first Áster offering

This wine typically carries a lighter robe

purity and freshness

San Pietro delle Viole and Rue

The wine is fermented in stainless steel and undergoes malolactic fermentation

The 3 varieties were blended in a tank in the end of June and bottled late July

Certified organic

Dan and Jacqueline Person

with unmistakable aromas of ancient crushed shells and a pronounced

and 10% Rolle