Switzerland

In 2015, Raphaël joined the family domain to express his own sensibility and vision of Chamoson's terroirs. His partner Nadine works alongside him, managing administration and welcoming visitors to the estate {...} The aromatics are highly savoury: tapenade, dried herbs, thyme, spices. Then come the dark fruits: dark cherries, dark plum. There's a bit of sour acidity giving the wine tremendous life and energy. That vibrancy on the mid-palate is sharp, almost cutting, yet you

Tasting Note: This wine embodies Etienne's vision for Pinot Noir—concentrated, complex, age-worthy, yet approachable enough to enjoy in relative youth. The 2023 shows wonderful ripe, juicy black berry fruits—cassis, blueberries, dark cherries. The vintage's warmth is evident in the fruit ripeness, but Etienne's biodynamic practices and picking decisions preserved essential freshness. There's no baked character, no jammy heaviness—just pure, ripe fruit expression. Beneath t

Tasting Note: This is straightforward Chasselas at its purest—a wine that showcases the crystalline salinity and sharp minerality that defines the appellation. There's zero pretension here, just a transparent expression of limestone terroir. The initial nose displays matchstick reduction from vinification—a hallmark of quality that speaks to minimal intervention and natural winemaking. This isn't a flaw; it's a signature of wines made without manipulation. With aeration (10

Tasting Note: The 2024 vintage's challenging conditions have paradoxically created remarkable vibrancy in this wine. Delicate citrus and orchard fruits are beautifully framed by well-integrated oak, which adds subtle roundness and length without dominating the wine's inherent freshness. The limestone terroir speaks clearly through precise minerality and elegant structure. On the nose, there's initial restraint giving way to white peach, lemon zest, and subtle brioche notes

Every time I drive into the Trois-Lacs region, the same question haunts me: Why does no one speak about this place? These terraced vineyards cling to Jurassic limestone, these southeast-facing slopes catching first light over the lake. More importantly, those Pinot Noirs and Chasselas that have nothing—absolutely nothing—to envy from the world's most celebrated appellations. Yet Neuchâtel remains Switzerland's whispered secret, known to locals and a handful of initiated c