Description
The Cabernet Sauvignon Grandmaitre Barrique AOC Wallis is an extraordinary Swiss red wine that brilliantly demonstrates the powerful structure, intense aromatics, and refined complexity of this global variety within a high-altitude alpine environment. Masterfully produced by the award-winning Cave Gregor Kuonen estate in the heart of the Wallis (Valais) canton, this premium red selection is carefully matured to perfection in elite oak barriques. The vines absorb intense mountain sunshine on steep stone terraces over deep glacial mineral soils, giving birth to a bold and sophisticated red wine with an unmatched sense of place.
In the glass, this beautiful 2017 vintage exhibits a stunning, deep dark-ruby colour with exceptional density. The bouquet opens with a complicated yet inviting flavour profile, bursting with a strong aroma of ripe black currant, warm alpine spices, and sophisticated undertones of noble tobacco. Clocking in at a rich 14% alcohol by volume, it features perfectly integrated, firm tannins and a balanced natural acidity, delivering a highly polished, velvet-like mouthfeel with a savory, persistent 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 strong profile and robust barrique character, this premium Cabernet Sauvignon is a phenomenal asset for high-end dining. It pairs magnificently with tender grilled beef steaks, rich venison ragout, and a variety of hearty gourmet grills. To fully unlock its layered aromatics and deep fruit structure, serve at a preferred room temperature of 18–20 °C.
High-Altitude Cabernet Sauvignon Viticulture by Cave Gregor Kuonen
The Cave Gregor Kuonen winery is highly celebrated across 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.
