Description

The Riesling-Sylvaner AOC Wallis is an exceptional Swiss white wine that brilliantly showcases the vibrant fruitiness and refined mineral drive of this classic alpine cross. Masterfully produced under the prestigious Chevalier Bayard label in the high-altitude vineyards of the Wallis (Valais) canton, this premium white expression highlights the heights of traditional craftsmanship. The vines absorb intense mountain sunshine on steep stone terraces over deep glacial soils, giving birth to a fine, elegant white wine with an unmatched sense of place.

In the glass, this beautiful 2016 vintage displays a gorgeous light-yellow colour with exceptional clarity. The bouquet opens with a complicated yet inviting flavour profile, bursting with rich aromas of fresh lemon, ripe apricot, and crisp pineapple, beautifully layered with subtle undertones of nutmeg and exotic guava. Clocking in at an approachable 12% alcohol by volume, it features a perfectly balanced palate with a light, vibrating freshness and a remarkably clean, elegant finish. This boutique selection possesses a very nice cellaring potential, built to maintain its expressive fruit notes over a peak ripeness window of 1 to 3 years.

Food Pairing:
With its fine profile and bright minerality, this premium Riesling-Sylvaner is an absolute masterpiece for upscale dining. It pairs magnificently with delicate fish meat, fresh alpine salads, seasonal asparagus dishes, and lightly spiced aromatic curry dishes. To enjoy its crisp, fruity freshness at its peak, serve at a preferred chilled temperature of 8–10 °C.

High-Altitude Riesling-Sylvaner Traditions by Chevalier Bayard
The Chevalier Bayard label is highly celebrated throughout the Wallis region for seamlessly merging multi-generational Swiss heritage with modern, 21st-century production standard refinements. Since Switzerland famously consumes almost its entire crop locally and exports less than 2% of its total wine production to global markets, every single bottle of this boutique vintage is a genuine rarity for wine enthusiasts across the United Kingdom. Operating as an independent global storefront, Swiss Wine™ ships these exclusive alpine treasures directly to the UK market. Embracing our passion for forward-thinking solutions, we proudly offer safe checkout features, including instant Bitcoin processing over the secure Lightning Network.