Christophe Abbet - Valais - Humagne - Red - 2020

Wine:

Grown on granite terraces and aged without any oak, the 2020 Valais Humagne Red is a wine of remarkable purity, freshness, and finesse, with beautiful floral overtones. This delicate, lightweight Valais variety recalls the elegance of Burgundy Pinot Noir, with its silky, enveloping texture and notes of rose, raspberry, and gentle spice. A wine of rare subtlety and infusion-style grace, carried by its vibrant freshness. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Located on granite terraces at an altitude of between 400 and 800 metres in the Canton of Valais. Pre-fermentation maceration and punching of the cap, no filtration. Matured in vats.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Provençal vegetable tian, beetroot carpaccio with pancetta, roast quail with chanterelles.

Cellar aging:

Dès aujourd'hui et jusqu'en 2030.

Nestled in the Valais with just 3 hectares under vine, Christophe Abbet crafts jewel-like wines that have earned acclaim around the world. His micro-estate, carved into steep terraced slopes between Martigny and Fully, produces wines as stunning as the Alpine peaks that surround them—radiant, luminous, and timeless.

A true poet of wine, Abbet is celebrated for his sensitivity and artistic approach, earning admiration from critics and collectors alike. His high-level wines have captivated serious connoisseurs and devoted enthusiasts, and are now among the most sought-after in Swiss wine.