Caves du Paradis : Larix 2020

A well-structured and beautifully aromatic Swiss white wine

The producer

The history of Caves du Paradis began almost 60 years ago, when Alex Roten founded his company in 1959 in the Paradis district of Sierre in Switzerland. Progressively, thanks to his determination and his unfailing love for vines, he managed to acquire numerous plots of land in the region. He focuses his vision on the diversity of each terroir as well as the unique wine that they produce. In 1989, Raphaël Roten took over the estate in order to live out his passion for wine that has always driven him. Today, Olivier Roten follows his father and grandfather’s philosophy and succeeds them as the head of the estate.

The vineyard

Les Caves du Paradis has only 10 hectares of vines, but their quality enables them to offer some of the finest Swiss wines. Located near the villages of Sierre, Miège and Salquenen, the vineyards benefit from nearly 300 days of sunshine per year. In fact, these ideal weather conditions have given Sierre its nickname, "City of the Sun".

Larix 2020 is produced in the Valais appellation, in the Bernunes, Coteaux de Sierre and Central Valais terroirs, at an altitude of 550 metres. The vines are rooted in a soil influenced by sand, silt and rock.

The vinification and ageing

Following the manual harvest and work in the vineyard, which is part of a sustainable viticulture process, the grapes go to the cellar to begin a customised vinification process. Fermentation is carried out in barrels, the wine is then aged on lees for one year in Swiss larch barrels with a capacity of 228 litres.

The blend

Petite Arvine (50%) and Humagne Blanc (50%).

The tasting

Larix 2020 is a very typical and authentic wine comprising two native grape varieties. Vibrant and fresh on the palate, it reveals a whole range of aromas including white pepper and other spices. This wine seduces with its structure and full-bodied character.