Gamay Vieilles vignes 2023

The winemaker Valentina Andrei settled in Valais (Switzerland) after valuable experience working alongside Marie-Thérèse Chappaz and at the Domaine de Beudon. She founded her own estate in Saillon, focusing on old vines, low yields, and a respectful approach to viticulture, often practised biodynamically.

Gamay Vieilles Vignes comes from old parcels (between 42 and 64 years old) located on the lieux-dits Plan Cerisier, Les Bans, and Le Perrey in Martigny, growing on granitic soils. The wine reflects the winemaker’s commitment to revealing the purest expression of the Gamay grape in a high-quality Valaisan vineyard.

Appearance: deep ruby colour with vivid purple hues in younger vintages.

Nose: aromas of red fruit (cherry, raspberry) and sometimes ripe black fruit, hints of damp undergrowth, earthiness, and peppery note.

Palate: full‑bodied yet silky in attack, present tannins but well integrated, lively acidity, a persistent finish on fruit and minerality.

Food pairings: superb with lightly grilled red meats, game, aged cheeses or mushroom dishes.

Serving temperature: ideally around 15‑16 °C.