Christophe Abbet - Valais - Syrah - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Valais Syrah Red is without question among the finest Syrahs in the world. Grown on a north-facing terrace and made without any oak aging, it reveals itself with striking softness—pure, precise, and beautifully expressive. Aromas of smoked bacon, violet, black olive, and morello cherry lead the way in this refined, tension-filled wine, supported by juicy, supple tannins. A purist’s Syrah: intense and aromatic, yet without the overt ripeness typical of the Valais style. 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. Spontaneous fermentation, pre-fermentation maceration and punching of the cap, no filtration. Aged in vats for 2 years.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Sage-braised pork, rabbit sautéed with olives, roast quail and black grapes.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2032.

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.