Description
The Carminoir Grandmaitre Barrique AOC Wallis is an extraordinary Swiss red wine that brilliantly showcases the rich, structural power and deep aromatic complexity of this rare alpine crossing. Masterfully created by the award-winning Cave Gregor Kuonen estate in the heart of the Wallis (Valais) canton, this premium red selection is a fascinating cross between Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vines absorb intense mountain sunshine on steep stone terraces over deep glacial mineral soils, giving birth to a bold and deeply expressive red wine with an unmatched sense of place.
In the glass, this beautiful 2017 vintage exhibits a stunning dark colour with magnificent ruby depth. The bouquet opens with a complicated yet inviting flavour profile, bursting with rich notes of ripe plum, warming alpine spices, and a structure exceptionally rich in tannins. Clocking in at a rich 14% alcohol by volume, it features perfectly integrated, bold tannins and a balanced natural acidity, delivering a highly polished, velvet-like mouthfeel with a savory, long finish. This independent selection possesses an outstanding cellaring potential, built to mature beautifully over a peak cellaring window of 1 to 8 years.
Food Pairing:
With its bold profile and rich tannins, this premium Carminoir is a phenomenal asset for high-end gastronomy. It pairs magnificently with a juicy pepper steak, tender rack of lamb, and rich mutton dishes. It also serves as a world-class companion for traditional European charcuterie arrangements and premium aged hard cheeses. To fully unlock its layered aromatics and robust barrel-aged character, serve at a preferred room temperature of 18–20 °C.
High-Altitude Carminoir Viticulture by Cave Gregor Kuonen
The Cave Gregor Kuonen winery is highly celebrated throughout Switzerland for merging multi-generational family heritage with modern, 21st-century technological precision. Every single bottle of the Grandmaitre Barrique line is a rare collector’s piece; Switzerland famously exports less than 2% of its total wine production to global markets, making this independent allocation exceptionally difficult to find in the United Kingdom. Operating as an innovative e-commerce storefront, Swiss Wine™ brings these exclusive, high-altitude alpine treasures directly to British connoisseurs. Embracing our passion for modern solutions, we proudly provide fully encrypted checkout options, featuring instant Bitcoin transactions over the ultra-fast and secure Lightning Network.
